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The Independent
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pakistani actor Humaira Asghar Ali found dead in Karachi flat
Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali, 32, was found dead in her Karachi flat on Tuesday. Police said her body was found after officers arrived at her home in the Defence Housing Authority neighbourhood to enforce a court-ordered eviction. According to a Dawn report, officers from the Gizri police station broke down Ali's door after a court-appointed bailiff received no response and found her body lying inside. Ali, who lived alone, had reportedly not paid her rent since 2024, prompting the landlord to seek legal action. South Karachi police chief Syed Asad Raza told Dawn that the flat's doors, including the balcony entrance, were locked from the inside and showed no signs of forced entry, leading investigators to rule out foul play. According to Geo News, neighbours had not seen the actress in several weeks and noticed a foul smell coming from her flat. Police suspect that she died some two weeks before her body was found and are working to trace her relatives through mobile phone records. 'It appeared that the body was several days old,' Mr Raza said. The body was taken to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre where a postmortem examination was done on Tuesday night. Police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed said the body was in an advanced stage of decomposition and the exact cause of death could not yet be determined. She said forensic and toxicology tests would be required before conclusions could be drawn. 'The cause of death is reserved,' she said. Ali was born in Lahore and trained in Visual and Performing Arts at the National College of Arts as well as the College of Art and Design at Punjab University. She was best known for her appearance in the ARY Digital reality show Tamasha Ghar and her role in the 2015 film Jalaibee. In 2023, she received a National Woman Leadership Award for her contribution to media and entertainment. Tamasha Ghar host Adnan Siddiqui posted a tribute to Ali on Instagram. 'Deeply shocked and saddened,' he said. 'A young life cut so short suddenly. May you be in peace Humaira and your family get the strength to deal with the vacuum you have left behind.' Ali's Ehsaan Faramosh co-star Atiqa Odho posted a picture with her from their time working on the show. 'Woke up to this shocking and tragic news. Unbelievable as she had so much life to look forward to,' he said on Instagram. 'We worked in Ehsaan Faramosh serial together and she was such a gentle soul. Never thought that she would leave us so soon. I hope authorities get to the truth and we find out what happened to Humaira Asghar so that we may be able to help others in the future before we lose them in this unfortunate manner. Tragic, tragic, tragic. Humaira, may you rest in peace my dear, wherever you are. Ameen.'
Mint
08-07-2025
- Mint
Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar found dead in Karachi apartment
Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar was found dead in her apartment in Karachi, police confirmed on Tuesday, July 8. The body was discovered in a flat located in Ittehad Commercial, Phase VI of the city. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza told Pakistani media that officers arrived at the scene around 3 p.m. and, after receiving no response at the door, broke the lock to gain entry. Upon entering, they discovered the decomposed body of the actress, who is believed to have died approximately two weeks earlier. Asghar, whose age is reported to be between 30 and 35, had been living alone in the flat for the past seven years. 'It appeared that the body was several days old,' DIG Raza stated. According to Niche Lifestyle, her death is reportedly being treated as 'natural' at this stage, though authorities have confirmed that a formal investigation is ongoing. Forensic teams were called to the apartment immediately to collect evidence. The body has since been sent to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for a post-mortem examination. Dr Summaiya Syed, who is overseeing the process, confirmed that the remains were 'in a very advanced stage of decomposition,' making it more difficult to determine the exact cause of death without further analysis. No further details have been released at this time, and police have urged the public to avoid speculation as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the actress's death.
Saudi Gazette
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Saudi Gazette
Deadly building collapse in Karachi kills 15, leaves nine injured
KARACHI — A residential building collapsed in the southeastern Pakistani city of Karachi, killing 15 people and injuring nine others, local media reported on Saturday. The five-story structure, located in Sindh province, came crashing down on Friday afternoon, according to Dawnnewspaper, which cited police surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed. Rescue teams worked through the night to search for survivors and recover bodies from the debris. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Syed Asad Raza said the building had been previously declared uninhabitable by local authorities due to its deteriorating condition. He added that the structure was further weakened by recent heavy rains, ultimately leading to the collapse. Dr. Syed confirmed that no additional injuries were reported after 3 p.m. local time (1000 GMT) on Friday, with the final number of injured holding at nine. — Agencies
Express Tribune
21-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Police nab 15 over Ahmadi man's killing
The police have arrested 15 individuals, including a Union Council (UC) chairman, in connection with the mob killing of a man belonging to the Ahmadiyya community outside their place of worship in Saddar, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Syed Asad Raza confirmed on Monday. According to details, on Friday, April 18, a charged mob assaulted and killed Laiq Ahmad Cheema outside the Ahmadiyya prayer centre in the Saddar area. Following the incident, the police launched a probe and began making arrests based on CCTV footage from the crime scene. DIG South Syed Asad Raza said that a case was registered and the investigation began on technical grounds, including the use of surveillance footage. "The individuals identified in the footage were seen participating in the assault and murder," he said. He added that police teams conducted raids in various areas and arrested 15 suspects. Among them is a UC chairman, Yasir, who was reportedly present at the scene during the incident. "The arrested individuals were on-site during the killing, and we are also extracting further information from them regarding others involved," the DIG said. DIG Raza further revealed that the deceased, Laiq Ahmad Cheema, was also a witness in a case that was registered in 2023. "The police are investigating this matter from multple angles," he added. A spokesperson of the Ahmadiyya community confirmed that the victim was indeed a member of their community. The murder case was registered at the Preedy Police Station by the victim's cousin, Abdul Naeem, against the nominated suspects and other unidentified persons. Charges include sections concerning murder and terrorism, among other provisions.
Arab News
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
KFC, Domino's Pizza outlets attacked in Pakistan over Gaza war — police
KARACHI: Three Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants and one Domino's Pizza outlet were attacked in the Pakistani city of Karachi over the past three days, causing some damage but no injuries, police said, describing the assaults as being motivated by anger over Israel's war in Gaza. Boycott campaigns have hit Western brands in many Muslim countries since the start of Israel's latest war on Gaza in October 2023, spearheaded by the BDS Movement, a global, Palestinian-led campaign advocating for non-violent pressure on Israel to respect Palestinian rights under international law. The movement calls for the boycott of certain companies and organizations that it says have invested in Israel or donate to its military and are directly profiting from its economy. While not officially on the BDS boycott list, KFC has faced backlash from pro-Palestinian advocates in many countries who believe the brand's operations in Israel contribute to the conflict. KFC, owned by Yum! Brands, has faced boycotts in many Arab nations and accusations of supporting Israel due to Yum! Brands' investments in Israeli-based startups, but the company maintains it is non-political and denies supporting the Israeli military or government. Dominos is on the boycott list of the BDS, which says it donates to the Israeli military, an accusation the company denies. There is, however, an Israeli subsidiary of Domino's Pizza. 'A mob of about 100 to 150 people attempted to ransack a multinational food chain outlet and block the main highway,' Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in the Malir area, Kashif Abbasi, to Arab News, confirming that the outlet was a local branch of KFC. He said police acted promptly, dispersed the crowd and prevented damage to the building while arresting nine suspects. On Tuesday, a mob of around 35 people attacked KFC and Domino's Pizza restaurants in Karachi, with ten suspects arrested. 'The attack on the food outlets was motivated by anger over the situation in Gaza,' said Syed Asad Raza, Deputy Inspector General (DIG). 'There is a similar pattern across the Muslim World, especially Bangladesh and other countries, mostly incited through social media.' In a third attack on Monday over a dozen men hurled stones at a KFC outlet and broke its windows. 'They were unable to enter the outlet and fled due to the prompt response of the police. No arrests have been made, but we have registered a case against the unidentified attackers,' Dr. Farrukh Raza, Senior Superintendent of Police for East Karachi, told Arab News. On Wednesday, media also reported attacks on a KFC branch in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. The attacks have been widely blamed on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) religious-political party, known to lead violent protests in the country, most prominently in support of blasphemy laws. However, TLP spokesperson Rehan Mohsin Khan distanced the party from the attacks on the KFC and Domino's Pizza restaurants and told Arab News that while TLP's stance on the Palestine issue was 'clear,' violent protests were 'not part of our policy.' 'If one or two members of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan were present among the protesters out of their love for Gaza, it does not mean that it was the policy of the party or we support violence,' he said. 'We are in favor of peaceful protests, and we are trying to pressure the Pakistani government to officially boycott all these products.'
