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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
Was Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar murdered? Fresh petition alleges foul play as chilling voice note emerges
On July 8, 2025, Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar was found deceased in her residence in the Ittehad Commercial Area of Karachi 's Defence Housing Authority (DHA). Her body, discovered by Gizri Police with the assistance of a court-appointed bailiff, was in a highly decomposed state, almost skeletal, indicating that she had passed away months earlier. The discovery was made while executing a court order related to unpaid rent dating back to April 2024, as per an ARY New s report. Initially, authorities saw no signs of foul play. The apartment's doors—both main and balcony—were locked from the inside, and there were no visible indications of forced entry. This led investigators to believe her death was not suspicious at first glance, as confirmed by Deputy Inspector General ( DIG ) South, Syed Asad Raza, to Arab News. A Citizen's Petition Changes the Course Despite the early assumption of a natural or accidental death, the narrative took a sharp turn when a citizen named Shahzaib Sohail submitted a legal petition in Karachi's City Court. ARY News reported that his application challenged the initial findings and insisted that Humaira had been murdered. Sohail demanded that the actress's family be formally involved in the inquiry and cited alleged video footage from the apartment, along with references to her estranged relationship with her family. These claims prompted the court to instruct police officials to treat the matter as a potential homicide case. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Lifetime Office 365 Download Undo Police Response and Initial Findings DIG South Asad Raza confirmed that upon entering the apartment, the lack of forced entry remained a critical point—reinforcing their belief that Humaira had not been attacked by an intruder. However, the long silence from Humaira's social circle and family—who had not reached out to police even after her body was discovered—raised new concerns. Authorities speculated that the disconnect and her isolation could hold crucial clues. Examination of Digital Evidence To understand the circumstances leading to Humaira's death, police recovered and accessed three mobile phones and a tablet belonging to the late actress. Passwords to these devices were reportedly retrieved from a personal diary found in her home. However, her laptop remains inaccessible as of the latest update. Analysis of the retrieved devices is ongoing, with law enforcement officials hoping to find clues about her final days. In addition to digital analysis, statements have been recorded from two people who were in contact with her. Investigators have also summoned the building's security guard, cleaning staff, her gym trainer, and employees of a beauty salon she frequently visited to collect further background information. Questions Around the Murder Petition As the police continued their inquiry, another twist emerged. As per an ARY News report, the murder petition submitted by Shahzaib Sohail was found to have been lodged using a phone number registered under a fictitious identity. The mobile SIM used was traced to an elderly woman residing in a rural area, who confirmed she had never authorized such use. This revelation cast significant doubt over the authenticity of the original complaint. Authorities are still investigating the petition's motives, though they maintain no evidence of homicide has been uncovered thus far. An Interview Offers a Glimpse into Humaira's Life In her final public appearance before her death, Humaira Asghar was featured on the podcast 'Excuse Me with Ahmad Ali Butt.' She opened up about her family, mentioning that she had two brothers and two sisters and was the youngest among them. She recalled fondly how her parents had met while serving in the Pakistan Army . Her father, originally from Srinagar in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, participated in the 1971 Indo-Pak War but chose early retirement due to the stress of frequent relocations. Her mother hailed from Kasur, Punjab, and remained a homemaker. Humaira described her parents as initially hesitant about her decision to relocate from Lahore to Karachi but shared that they eventually came to support her career in the entertainment industry. The Viral Voice Note A haunting voice message has resurfaced following Humaira's death, reportedly sent to her close friend Dureshehwar in September 2023. In the audio, Humaira expresses joy at her friend's pilgrimage to Makkah and requests heartfelt prayers for her career and well-being. The tone is affectionate and hopeful, contrasting starkly with the tragedy that would later unfold. This message gained traction on social media and added a humanizing element to the public's perception of the actress's last months. " Mere liye bohot saari, please… apni cutie si dost/behen ke liye bohot saari dil se dua karna. For my career, dua me zarur yaad rakhna. Mere liye bohot saari tumhe dua karni hai. .." she said in the clip. (Please pray a lot for me… Pray a lot from your heart for your cute friend/sister. For my career, please remember me in your prayers. You have to pray a lot for me.) Post-Mortem Results and Time of Death Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed conducted the autopsy and verified that Humaira's body had deteriorated significantly by the time it was found. Internal organs were no longer intact, and only skeletal remains remained, complicating the determination of her exact cause of death. Mobile phone data revealed that her last outgoing call was made in October 2024. This aligns with eyewitness accounts from neighbors who mentioned they had not seen her since September or October of that year. Significantly, the only other apartment on her floor had remained vacant until February 2025, explaining why the smell of decomposition was not detected earlier. Utility records further supported the timeline. Her electricity was disconnected in October 2024 due to unpaid bills, indicating that she may have died around the time of the final bill payment and the power cut-off. Food items in her kitchen were found expired, and jars had rusted—evidence that her death had indeed gone unnoticed for nearly nine months Delay in Claiming the Body In the days following the discovery of her remains, there was an unsettling delay in the family's response. For some time, no relatives came forward to claim Humaira's body. Eventually, her brother reached out to authorities and made arrangements for her funeral. This delay only fueled public speculation regarding her personal relationships and possible estrangement from her family, as per a Geo News report. Remembering the Artist While her tragic death remains surrounded by unanswered questions, Humaira Asghar was known for her diverse creative talents. Apart from her acting roles in projects such as the ARY reality series 'Tamasha Ghar' and the 2015 film 'Jalaibee' she also identified as a sculptor, painter, theatre performer, and fitness enthusiast. Her Instagram profile, followed by over 713,000 users, reflected a passionate and multi-faceted individual who deeply valued artistic expression. Her unexpected passing and the disturbing delay in discovering her death have left her fans and the Pakistani entertainment industry in shock. While the investigation continues, her legacy as an artist and the tragic mystery of her final days continue to evoke deep emotion.
Mint
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who was Humaira Asghar? Jalaibee actor's rotting body found in Karachi flat
Pakistani actor and reality television star, Humaira Asghar, was recently found dead in her rented apartment in Karachi, and her was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition, The Dawn quoted police as saying. The report added police found Humaira Asghar's dead body on Tuesday in her apartment in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Karachi. It added the police had arrived to enforce a court order to vacate the flat. At around 3.15 pm on Tuesday, officers from the Gizri Police Station reached the location; however, there was no response at the door. Following this, the police forcibly entered the flat and found Humaira Asghar dead. The Dawn report added that the 32-year-old actress had stopped paying rent since 2024, prompting the landlord to seek a court order for eviction. Soon after the police entered the house, they sent her body to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for a post-mortem examination. In the post-mortem, police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed confirmed that the body was in a 'very advanced stage of decomposition' and had been there for several days. Born in Lahore, Humaira Asghar was a Pakistani actor, model, and reality TV star. She received formal training in Visual and Performing Arts at the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore and the College of Art & Design (PUCAD). Her modelling career kicked off in 2013 and she started working in television soon. She appeared in shows such as Laali, Benaam, Chal Dil Mere, and Sirat‑e‑Mustaqeem. In 2015, she also made a film debut with Jalaibee and was last seen on the big screen in the 2021 film Love Vaccine. She gained popularity after participating in the 2022 Pakistani reality show Tamasha Ghar, which streams on ARY Digital and follows a format similar to Bigg Boss. Her last television drama was Esaan Faramosh. Humaira Asghar was honoured with the National Woman Leadership Award for Best Emerging Talent & Rising Star in 2023. Expressing her gratitude on Instagram, she wrote, "This award means so much to me, not just as an individual, as a qualified artist, actress, but as a symbol of what women can achieve and support to thrive if they are given the best opportunities. With the realisation of their true potential, authenticity and unstoppable energy will be unlocked to make Pakistan shine nationally and internationally always."
India Today
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Family refuses to accept Pakistani actor Humaira Asghar Ali's body
Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her apartment in Karachi's upscale Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase VI on Tuesday, July 8. The 32-year-old was reportedly discovered in a severely decomposed state, with investigators estimating that she had died nearly three weeks prior. However, what has stunned many even more than her untimely and lonely death is the reaction of her to multiple media reports, after police traced her brother through phone records and contacted her father, Dr. Asghar Ali, a retired army doctor, allegedly said, 'We have cut off ties with her long ago. Do whatever you want with her body. We will not receive it.'With no immediate family stepping forward, the Sindh culture department has now offered to take responsibility for her funeral and burial. Actors Yashma Gill and Sonya Hussyn have also reportedly come forward to assist with her final rites, expressing grief and support amid the circumstances. Police discovered Humaira's body after her landlord filed for eviction due to months of unpaid rent and repeated failed attempts to contact her. Following court orders, the Gizri police visited her apartment around 3:15 pm on Tuesday. When the door was forced open, officers discovered that the flat had been locked from the inside, where Humaira's body was door to the balcony was also locked from within, leading authorities to initially rule out foul play. Although homicide is not suspected at this stage, police have said they will wait for the postmortem report to confirm the exact cause of was reportedly living alone and had become increasingly withdrawn from public life in recent months. According to those close to her, she had been facing personal challenges and had not paid her rent for several months, which prompted legal action by her say they will make one final effort to convince the family to claim her remains. If that fails, Humaira's body will be declared heirless and buried accordingly by the authorities.- Ends
India Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Who was Humaira Asghar Ali, the Pakistani actor found dead at home?
Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her apartment in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase VI on Tuesday, July 8. The 32-year-old's body was discovered by police in a decomposed state after a neighbour alerted authorities about a foul smell coming from the was Humaira Asghar Ali?Humaira Asghar Ali, who was originally from Lahore, started her career in 2015 and died at the age of 32. She acted in several TV shows, like 'Just Married', 'Ehsaan Faramosh', 'Guru', and 'Chal Dil Mere'. She also appeared in films like 'Jalaibee' (2015) and 'Love Vaccine' (2021).advertisement In 2022, she became more popular after joining the reality show 'Tamasha Ghar' on ARY Digital. The next year, she received the Best Emerging Talent & Rising Star award at the National Woman Leadership Instagram bio showed that she was not just an actor and model, but also a theatre artist, painter, sculptor, and fitness lover. She had more than 7 lakh followers on Instagram. Her last post was shared on September 30, to Geo News, her neighbours had not seen her in several days, which raised concerns. A call was made to the police around 3 am on Thursday. Upon reaching the location, the police broke open the main door and found Humaira's body lying on the body was later taken to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for a postmortem. Police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed told Dawn that the body was in a very advanced stage of decomposition. 'The exact cause of death will be confirmed after the chemical analysis reports are completed,' she reports suggest that Humaira had been living alone in the rented apartment and had not paid rent for several months. Police are now attempting to trace her relatives by examining her mobile phone records.- Ends
The Independent
09-07-2025
- 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.'
