Tag: Noor Mukadam

  • Noor Mukadam’s family expresses faith in judicial system after US officials visit Zahir Jaffer

    Noor Mukadam’s family expresses faith in judicial system after US officials visit Zahir Jaffer

    Update: In light of the rumors of US intervention in Noor Mukadam’s case by facilitating the death row inmate Zahir Jaffer, Noor’s family has expressed full faith in the judicial system.

    In addition to that, an elaboration of the recent meeting in Adiala Jail has been released on the JusticeforNoor page on Twitter. It emphasised that the spread of fake news regarding his impending escape should be stopped because this was a routine visit.

    Officials of the US Embassy in Islamabad met with death row prisoner Zahir Jaffer, convicted for killing Noor Mukadam, at the Adiala Central Jail on Tuesday.

    As per the report of The Express Tribune, the convict demanded access to lawyers and vegetarian food during the meeting with the officials while the head of the US delegation, Mitchell P Murphy, gifted him two books.

    The meeting went on for about half an hour where the consul inquired about Zahir’s health, accomodation and facilities in the jail. The three-member American delegation approached Zahir Jaffer through the consular office of the American Embassy.

    Islamabad High Court has upheld Zahir’s death sentence by a trial court but also turned his life imprisonment into a death sentence in a case relating to the rape and murder of Noor. The pleas of his domestic help-Mohammad Iftikhar and Mohammad Jan — both co-accused in the case —have also been dismissed by IHC. He earlier received a 25-year imprisonment sentence with hard labour and a fine of Rs0.2 million after the rape was proven.

    Noor Mukadam was beheaded at Zahir’s residence in Islamabad’s upscale Sector F-7/4 on July 20, 2021. Her death sparked national outrage, including protests and candlelight vigils across the country.

  • Noor Mukadam and Sara Inam’s fathers demand speedy trial

    Noor Mukadam and Sara Inam’s fathers demand speedy trial

    The fathers of Noor Mukadam and Sara Inam, victims of two high-profile murders, held a news conference in Islamabad on Sunday, demanding that legal proceedings in their daughters’ cases be sped up.

    Sunday also marked a year since 37-year-old economist Sara Inam was found dead after allegedly being killed by her husband, Shahnawaz Amir.

    Both the grieving fathers also stressed on the safety and rights of women in Pakistan.

    Sara Inam’s father, Engineer Inam Rahim, said, “We were hoping this would take about six months since these were open-and-shut cases.”

    He also urged the media to continue highlighting the cases in newspapers and on television channels.

    “We request you to continue to highlight these cases since that will raise our hopes of getting justice,” he said, reminding the press that Sara was victimised by her husband who only wanted her wealth and killed her.

    Similarly, Noor Mukadam’s father, former diplomat Shaukat Ali Mukadam, also urged the authorities to endure prompt action.

    Noor Mukadam was murdered in July 2021 by her friend Zahir Jaffer, who was later sentenced to death. He filed an appeal with the Supreme Court in April this year and the case has remained pending since then.

    “The courts will lose their credibility if such cases continue to remain pending in them,” Noor’s father said.

  • Almost two years to Noor’s murder, Zahir Jaffer challenges death sentence

    Almost two years to Noor’s murder, Zahir Jaffer challenges death sentence

    Zahir Jaffer has lodged an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the death sentence he was given for murdering Noor Mukadam in 2021 in Islamabad.

    Jaffer has argued that the trial and the Islamabad High Court (IHC) failed to recognize the fundamental deficiencies in the First Information Report (FIR) and that their judgments were based on an incorrect understanding of the evidence, Hassnat Malik has reportsd for Express Trbuine.

    On Feburary 2, 2022, a sessions court sentenced Zahir Jaffer to death for a murder that prompted national outrage. The victim,
    27-year-old Noor, was found beheaded at Jaffer’s residence in Islamabad’s upscale F-7/4 Sector on July 20, 2021. She was the daughter of a diplomat and had known Jaffer.

    The gruesome murder sent shockwaves across the country and sparked nationwide calls for justice for Noor, cumulating in a sensational trial and eventual convictions.

  • Islamabad High Court upholds Zahir Jaffer death sentence

    Islamabad High Court upholds Zahir Jaffer death sentence

    The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has announced its verdict on appeals filed against the sentences awarded to the convicts and the acquittal of co-accused in the Noor Mukadam murder case, upholding the death sentence given to prime accused, Zahir Jaffer.

    The IHC reserved its verdict on appeals in the high-profile case in which Jaffer was sentenced to death after a long-drawn-out trial of over four months.

    27-year-old Noor was found dead at the residence of the prime suspect, Jaffer, in Islamabad’s F-7/4 Sector on July 20, 2021, beheaded by her murderer.

    The gruesome murder sent shockwaves across the country and sparked nationwide outrage and calls for justice for Noor, cumulating in a sensational trial and eventual convictions.

  • Shahzeb won’t get justice: the fault in our laws

    Shahzeb won’t get justice: the fault in our laws

    The Supreme Court acquitted Shahrukh Jatoi as well as his accomplices in the Shahzeb Khan murder case. Jatoi, a scion of a rich and influential family, has gotten away with murder, which is a prime example of a miscarriage of justice. Ten years ago, Jatoi and his friends killed 20-year-old Shahzeb Khan. Jatoi also flew out of the country to escape the law. He was eventually brought back. Later, Shahzeb’s family pardoned him as they faced threats. Not many can forget how the 20-year-old was shot dead for trying to stop Jatoi and company from harassing his sister, and also the way the system protected them. Although the victim’s father was a senior police officer, the police would not register an FIR against the accused.

    In this particular case, we should not forget the role of the Sindh government that consistently facilitated Shahrukh Jatoi because of his influential father. And now our superior judiciary has set him free. Imagine what must be going through the minds of Shahzeb’s family members who not only lost a young loved one but will not have to deal with the trauma of seeing Shahzeb’s murderer being set free. The justice system has indeed failed them the most.

    History will remember that a murderer has been acquitted by our courts. He will be walking freely, out in the open. A complete threat to everyone around. They say justice delayed is justice denied. However, in Pakistan, a murderer has been set free because of our laws, especially the Qisas and Diyat laws. A pardon was signed but in such cases, power and intimidation lead to such pardons. Jatoi getting away with murder makes us question our laws and judicial system. It seems that these laws not only favour those who are powerful but are used quite frequently in murder cases.

    Should the powerful and wealthy be allowed to get away with such crimes? It’s the fault in our laws that mercy to men like Jatoi. Who is next on the list to walk freely: Zahir Jaffer or Shah Nawaz Amir?

    As a country, we are still dealing with the horrors of the murder of Noor Mukadam. We haven’t healed as a nation and have witnessed the bone-chilling gruesome murder of Sara Shah Nawaz at the hands of a man who too was raised as a result of the patriarchal norms in the country. In Pakistan, powerful men can get away with anything, even murder, without any repercussions. Our society and justice system have failed the men and women of Pakistan.

  • ‘Handsome na hogay dobara’: Reham Khan takes a jibe at Imran Khan, shares viral video

    ‘Handsome na hogay dobara’: Reham Khan takes a jibe at Imran Khan, shares viral video

    Film producer-journalist Reham Khan took to her twitter handle to take a jibe at her ex-husband, Imran Khan. She re-shared his viral video in which the former PM can be seen fixing his hair.

    Actor-host Mishi Khan called out Reham for her remark by saying that she won’t get another chance (of being his wife).

    Earlier Mishi slammed the Janaan producer for her statements against showbiz celebs extending support to the former Prime Minister.

    The Nikaah star turned to Twitter to call out Reham for terming the showbiz celebs as ‘mummy daddy actors’, as the latter blamed the entertainment fraternity for not ‘raising their voice against Kashmir issue the way they are doing so against no-confidence vote’.

    In a video message shared by Khan on the micro-blogging site, she asked the journalist, “Why didn’t you take that step and supported Kashmir? Whom were you waiting for?”

    “You are always available to dictate us actors but when the Kashmir issue surfaced you were giving weather reports at BBC, teaching Salsa steps, and was busy with your luxurious foreign lifestyle,” she further remarked.

    “We are aware of the Kashmir issue and doing the needful for the cause, you shouldn’t preach us.”

    Furthermore, dubbing Reham as ‘speedy Gonzalves’, the ‘Janaan’ actor said in the video, “On behalf of the actors’ fraternity, we have all the right to support whoever we want to. You should continue with your job of recording irrelevant videos at National Assembly which is actually prohibited, and let us do ours.”

    Her message was followed by Reham’s reply who snubbed Mishi by asking netizens if she is the same friend of Imran Khan whom, Reham casted in Janaan in the role of Hania Aamir’s paternal aunt?

    “Oh isn’t she that friend of Imran I cast as the phuppo (aunt) in my film Janaan?”

    Reham’s tweet rubbed Mishi the wrong way and she replied to it in another video.

    Earlier the Ghazi Shaheed star took to her Instagram stories to slam Neelam Munir’s dance moves in her latest song Chirya from Yasir Nawaz’s Chakkar.

    Mishi Khan Calls Neelam Muneer's Dance Moves Pathetic | Reviewit.pk

    The Qaid-e-Tanhai star has turned into a dancing diva for her forthcoming film in which she plays a double role.

  • Convicted Murderer Zahir Jaffer appeals death sentence

    Convicted Murderer Zahir Jaffer appeals death sentence

    Zahir Jaffer has filed an appeal in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against his conviction. Zahir was awarded the death penalty in the Noor Mukadam murder case. A sessions court on Feburary 24 sentenced Zahir Jaffer to death. The staff members at Zahir’s house who aided in keeping Noor in Zahir’s house, Iftikhar and Jameel, were sentenced to 10 years in jail. Additional Sessions Judge Ata Rabbani announced the verdict. All other accused were acquitted, including Zahir’s parents and TherapyWorks staff.

    Earlier, on behalf of Noor’s father, Shaukat Mukadam, different appeals were filed by lawyer Shah Khawar in Islamabad High Court (IHC). The appeals challenge the acquittal of Zahir’s parents, Asmat Adamjee and Zakir Jaffer. The appeal also challenges the acquittal of domestic helper Jamil, and six Therapy Works employees including its CEO Tahir Zahoor.

  • ‘Institutional reform, not the death penalty’ needed to end violence against women: Amnesty International South Asia

    ‘Institutional reform, not the death penalty’ needed to end violence against women: Amnesty International South Asia

    “The murder of Noor Mukadam was a horrific crime and those responsible must receive punishment consistent with the gravity of the crime, but without resorting to the death penalty,” said Amnesty International’s South Asia campaigner, Rimmel Mohydin.

    The statement further added that “institutional reform — and not the death penalty — is needed to tackle the endemic problem of violence against women in Pakistan.”

    Amnesty’s South Asia campaigner said, “Convictions have been dismally low for victims of gender-based violence in Pakistan, making today’s guilty verdict all the more significant. This conviction underscores the importance of ensuring that the criminal justice system responds effectively at all levels.”

    “However, far-reaching procedural and institutional reform — and not the death penalty — is needed to tackle the endemic problem of violence against women in Pakistan,” she said in the statement.

    “If the authorities want to take meaningful steps to ensure justice for women and girls, they must avoid using the death penalty as a ‘quick fix’ and commit to ensuring the criminal justice system prevents and responds to such crimes effectively at every stage.” 

    A sessions court in Islamabad yesterday sentenced Zahir Jaffer to death for the murder of Noor Mukadam. The co-accused staff members at Zahir’s house who aided in keeping Noor in Zahir’s house, Iftikhar and Jameel, were sentenced to 10 years in jail. All other accused were acquitted, including Zahir’s parents and Therapy Works staff.

  • Murderer Zahir Jaffer sentenced to death, parents acquitted: Noor Mukadam Verdict

    Murderer Zahir Jaffer sentenced to death, parents acquitted: Noor Mukadam Verdict

    A sessions court in Islamabad has sentenced Zahir Jaffer to death for the murder of Noor Mukadam. The co-accused, staff members at Zahir’s house who aided in keeping Noor in Zahir’s house, Iftikhar and Jameel have been sentenced to ten years in jail. Additional Sessions Judge Ata Rabbani announced the verdict. All other accused are acquitted, including Zahir’s parents and TherapyWorks staff, reports Dawn.

    Zahir, his father Zakir Jaffer, mother Asmat Adamjee and other suspects were present in the court when the verdict was announced.

    An Islamabad sessions court reserved its verdict in the Noor Mukadam murder case on Feburary 22. Additional Sessions Judge Ata Rabbani has fixed the judgement, as the arguments and trial have been completed.

    Noor Mukadam was brutally murdered at a residence in Islamabad’s upscale Sector F-7/4 on July 20. Her death sparked national outrage, including protests and candlelight vigils across the country. The Islamabad police arrested Zahir Jaffer on the night of July 20 from his house. The murder trial began in October 2021.

  • Noor Mukadam case verdict to be announced on February 24

    Noor Mukadam case verdict to be announced on February 24

    An Islamabad sessions court has reserved its verdict in the Noor Mukadam murder case. The verdict will be announced on February 24. Additional Sessions Judge Ata Rabbani has fixed the judgement, as the arguments and trial have been completed.

    Noor’s father, Shaukat Mukadam, said that he is is satisfied with the police investigation and court proceedings. Earlier, he demanded capital punishment for the murderer of his daughter, while recording a statement in an Islamabad court. .

    Noor Mukadam was brutally murdered at a residence in Islamabad’s upscale Sector F-7/4 on July 20. Her death sparked national outrage, including protests and candlelight vigils across the country. The Islamabad police arrested Zahir Jaffer on the night of July 20 from his house. The murder trial began in October 2021.