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Khawaja Asif says Mir Raza case exposes compromise…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has criticised the Sindh government over the investigation into the Mir Raza case.

He said the developments emerging from the case suggest that the entire system had been compromised.

In a social media post, Asif said continued attention was needed to ensure that the matter was investigated properly. He warned that any previous attempts to settle or cover up the issue should not be repeated.

The defence minister also called for those who allegedly tried to conceal facts in the case to be exposed.

His remarks came as questions continued to be raised over the handling of the Mir Raza case. The case has attracted attention because of conflicting information and concerns about the progress of the investigation.

Meanwhile, the Sindh government has decided to establish a judicial commission to investigate the Mir Raza murder case.

Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar said the provincial government wanted justice for Mir Raza’s family. He said a new committee had also been formed to examine the matter.

Lanjar said the authorities would allow the judicial commission or the court to determine how conflicting reports should be dealt with.

The government’s decision to form a judicial commission is expected to provide another forum for examining the circumstances surrounding the case. It may also help clarify conflicting accounts and determine responsibility based on the available evidence.

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