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SC rejects Zahir Jaffer's review petition, upholds death sentence in Noor Mukadam case

Geo News · Jun 4, 2026, 11:45 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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A collage showing slain Noor Mukaddam and her killer Zahir Jaffer. — X@hadiahabib27/AFP/FileAdvocate Khawaja Haris represents Zahir as his counsel.Three-member bench led by Justice Hashim Kakar hears case.Noor was tortured, killed in July 2021, sparking nationwide outrage.<p...

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SC rejects Zahir Jaffer's review petition, upholds death sentence in Noor Mukadam case

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