Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- New evidence has emerged in the Mir Raza murder case as investigators recovered additional material from the crime scene. The court expressed concern over delays in the investigation and directed the new investigating officer to complete the probe.

Investigating Officer Siraj Lashari told the court that he received the investigation on August 13. He said investigators were questioning 35 people who had contact with Mir Raza around the time of his death.

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Lashari said investigators were also examining call records to identify people who remained in contact with the victim. The victim's business partner, Muhammad Ahmed, appeared before the cour...