Prime minister forms judicial commission to investigate Arshad Sharif's murder
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 25 October 2022
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The Prime Minister has initiated a judicial inquiry into journalist Arshad Sharif's murder. The commission aims to uncover the true circumstances surrounding his death.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formed a judicial commission to probe the death of journalist Arshad Sharif.
Sharif was killed in Kenya on Sunday night in what the Kenyan police termed a case of mistaken identity. However, the police version has been questioned.
In a tweet, the prime minister said, "I have decided to form a Judicial Commission to hold an inquiry into the killing of journalist Arshad Sharif in order to determine the facts of the tragic incident in a transparent & conclusive manner."
In a series of tweets, Minister for Information Maryam Aurangzeb said that a high court judge would head the commission. The head of the commission will appoint members from civil society and the media fraternity.
Key Points
- Arshad Sharif was killed in Kenya in a case of mistaken identity.
- The Prime Minister announced the formation of a judicial commission.
- A high court judge will lead the commission.
- Members from civil society and media will be appointed to the commission.
- The inquiry aims to establish transparent facts about the incident.
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