Mir Raza Ali case: Business partners withdraw interim bail plea

Business partners of the deceased Mir Raza Ali, the young businessman of Karachi, have withdrawn their plea for interim bail in his murder case, while their lawyer expressed a lack of confidence in the judicial commission investigating the matter.

The case was heard by an Additional District and Sessions Judge in Karachi’s East District.

The court was hearing an interim bail plea filed by the victim’s business partner, Ahmed Bharde, and his brother, Abdullah Bharde.

During the hearing, their lawyer asked the court to allow them to withdraw the bail plea. The judge then asked Ahmed and Abdullah whether they wished to withdraw their pleas. Both men indicated their agreement.

The defence lawyer also expressed a lack of confidence in the judicial commission inquiring into the case.

The court subsequently disposed of the interim bail applications following the accused’s request.

The judicial commission investigating the Mir Raza case has summoned several additional key witnesses for 15 September as part of efforts to ensure a transparent investigation.