ISLAMABAD: The parents of Zahir Zakir Jaffer, the prime suspect in the gruesome July murder of Noor Mukadam, have approached the Supreme Court (SC) for bail nearly a week after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected their bail plea.
Citing concerns of obstruction of justice, the Islamabad High court last month dismissed a bail plea filed by Zakir Jaffer and Asmat Adamjee, and ordered that the trial against them be completed within eight weeks.
Mukadam, 27, was found beheaded at a residence in Islamabad’s upscale F-7/4 neighborhood on July 20 in a case that has sparked public outrage and grabbed media attention unlike any other recent crime against women.
Key suspect Zahir Jaffer was arrested from the crime scene on the day of the murder. He was initially on police remand but was moved to Adiala Jail in the city of Rawalpindi on judicial remand in early August. His parents and three members of household staff are also under arrest for a range of charges, including abetment and hiding evidence.
In their plea to the Supreme Court Zahir Zakir Jaffer’s parents have requested the apex court to allow them “to be released on post-arrest bail pending trial.”
They also said they were ready and willing to furnish bail bonds to the satisfaction of the court and pledged “to appear before the learned Trial Court on each and every date of hearing to be fixed in the case.”
Parents of prime suspect in Noor Mukadam murder case move Supreme Court for bail
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Parents of prime suspect in Noor Mukadam murder case move Supreme Court for bail
- Islamabad High Court rejected Zahir Jaffer’s parents’ bail plea last week
- Mukadam was found beheaded in Islamabad on July 20, prime suspect Zahir Jaffer in custody
Pakistan PM calls for faster CPEC implementation, pledges security for Chinese workers
- Shehbaz Sharif pushes expanded cooperation in agriculture, IT and mining under CPEC phase two
- Chinese envoy reaffirms Beijing’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and economic development
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called for speeding up projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and pledged stronger security guarantees for Chinese workers and investments, during a meeting with China’s ambassador in Islamabad.
Sharif made the remarks as the two countries strive to launch the second phase of CPEC, a multibillion-dollar infrastructure and energy initiative launched in 2015 as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
CPEC’s first phase focused largely on power generation and transport infrastructure aimed at easing Pakistan’s chronic energy shortages and improving connectivity. The second phase seeks to expand cooperation into industrial development, with an emphasis on special economic zones and export-oriented growth.
“While highlighting the importance of accelerating ongoing CPEC projects, the Prime Minister stressed on the need to enhance cooperation in agriculture and IT and mining & minerals,” said a statement circulated by the PM Office after the meeting.
“He also underscored Pakistan’s resolve to provide a secure and conducive environment for Chinese personnel, investments, and institutions in Pakistan,” it added.
Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan have faced security threats in the past, including attacks by militant groups targeting infrastructure sites and convoys. Islamabad has repeatedly vowed to tighten security and has deployed special protection units for Chinese workers.
China is Pakistan’s closest ally in the region and a key economic partner, with CPEC widely regarded by Islamabad as central to long-term economic growth.
During the meeting, the prime minister conveyed greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, particularly on the occasion of the Chinese New Year.
China’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, reiterated Beijing’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and socioeconomic development, according to the statement. Both sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues and agreed to maintain close coordination.
