Sindh Governor Says Mir Raza ‘Did Not Die by Suicide,’ Awaits Investigation Findings

Karachi: Sindh Governor Nihal Hashmi has said that, according to the information available to him, Mir Raza did not die by suicide, adding that the young man had sustained four bullet wounds and that the final facts would emerge after the investigation is completed.

Speaking to the media in Karachi, Hashmi said he was appointed Governor under the Constitution rather than through a public vote and is carrying out his constitutional responsibilities accordingly. He also stressed that talk of dividing the country was inappropriate, saying he strongly opposed any such notion.

Commenting on development, the governor said comparisons between Lahore and Karachi should be made in a positive spirit, with both cities learning from each other’s experiences rather than engaging in criticism.

Hashmi stated that around 700,000 laptops have so far been distributed among students and that the government plans to expand the scheme further next year.

Referring to the Mir Raza case, he reiterated that, based on the information available to him, the death was not a suicide and noted that the victim had suffered four gunshot wounds. He emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that the actual circumstances would become clear once it is completed.

The Sindh Governor also described the death of any young person as tragic and called for further improvements in security arrangements in Karachi. He added that while larger cities tend to experience higher crime rates, the crime situation in Karachi has improved significantly compared to 2010.