ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Zahir Jaffer in the high-profile Noor Mukadam murder case.
Justice Hashim Kakar delivered a brief yet decisive judgment, reaffirming the severity of justice in this case.
The court maintained the conviction and death penalty for Zahir Jaffer, emphasizing the gravity of the crime.
Additionally, the court converted the earlier sentence for rape from death to life imprisonment, reflecting a nuanced approach in the sentencing.
In another development, the court reduced the sentence for abduction from ten years to one year, considering mitigating factors.
Order for Zahir Jaffer’s compensation to Noor Mukadam’s family was also upheld, ensuring that the family receives due reparation.
