Pakistan, Sept. 3 -- The judicial commission probing Mir Raza's murder questioned his business partner about finances and other key events. Muhammad Ahmed appeared before the commission during its third hearing in Karachi. The hearing focused on business dealings, payments, Raza's disappearance and events before his death.

Ahmed told the commission that he and his brother visited Raza's home after his disappearance. They searched his room with family members while looking for possible clues. Ahmed said he and Raza had known each other since childhood.

The two friends started a business together in 2020, Ahmed told the commission. He said both partners owned equal shares in their registered partnership. The commission also questioned del...