Zahir Jaffer
Zahir Jaffer is the convicted murderer of Noor Mukadam, sentenced to death for the brutal killing of the 27-year-old in Islamabad in July 2021. His case has garnered significant media attention and public outrage, particularly due to the circumstances surrounding the crime and the subsequent trial.
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Zahir Jaffer was convicted of the murder of Noor Mukadam and sentenced to death.
’’نور مقدم قتل ’لیونگ ریلیشن شپ‘ کی بھیانک مثال ہے‘‘، جسٹس باقر کا نوٹ، سوشل میڈیا پر ردعمل
Pakistan· 2025-11-28
Famously, in Zahir Jaffer’s trial, Noor’s father was questioned whether his daughter’s actions aligned with ‘our moral values’.
No more hashtags - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-06-21
Zahir Jaffer has been confirmed as the ruthless killer of Noor Mukadam.
نور مقدم قتل کیس، ظاہر جعفر کی سزائے موت برقرار رکھنے کا تحریری فیصلہ جاریPakistan· 2025-06-12
Zahir Jaffer was a dual Pakistan-US national from a wealthy and influential family, convicted for the murder of Noor Mukadam.
Noor Mukadam got justice, but why does Pakistan’s legal system fail its women? - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-06
Zahir Jaffer was sentenced to death for the murder of Noor Muqaddam.
Cultural rot - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-06-05
Zahir Jaffer was the man who brutally murdered Noor Mukadam in Islamabad.
Sana Yousaf’s death isn’t a cautionary tale of social media. It’s another case of a man not taking no for an answer - CommentPakistan· 2025-06-04
Zahir Jaffer was awarded the death sentence for the murder of Noor Mukadam.
For a sexist society, no victim can ever be perfect - CommentPakistan· 2025-05-29
Zahir Jaffer’s legal strategy was especially adverse, as his lawyers invoked the concept of mental illness hoping to exploit a domain that remains grossly misunderstood in Pakistan.
When justice didn’t blink: A rare moment of ‘Noor’ for women in Pakistan - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-22
Zahir Jaffer’s death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court after his conviction for the murder of Noor Mukadam.
Osman Khalid Butt calls out focus on Noor Mukadam’s ‘privilege’ after SC verdict - CulturePakistan· 2025-05-21
Zahir Jaffer was sentenced to death for the brutal murder of Noor Mukadam.
‘Justice served’: Social media breathes collective sigh of relief over SC upholding Zahir Jaffer’s death sentence - CommentPakistan· 2025-05-20
Zahir Jaffer was convicted of the brutal murder of Noor Mukadam and had his death sentence upheld by the Supreme Court.
‘Victory for women’: Lawyers hail SC verdict on Zahir Jaffer’s appeal - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-20
Zahir Jaffer is the primary accused in the Noor Mukadam murder case.
Noor Mukadam murder: Court says plea on Zahir's mental state filed 'to get rid of criminal liability' - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-20
Zahir Jaffer was sentenced to death for the murder of Noor Mukadam.
SC upholds Zahir Jaffer’s death sentence in Noor Mukadam murder case - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-20
Zahir Jaffer is challenging his death sentence for the murder of Noor Mukadam.
Noor Mukadam case: Zahir Jaffer’s lawyer wraps up arguments in SC appeal against his death sentence - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-20Zahir Jaffer was sentenced to death for the murder of Noor Mukadam.
Noor Mukadam case: Justice Kakar observes victim ‘mercilessly murdered’ as SC hears Zahir’s appeal - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-19
Zahir was convicted for the gruesome murder of Noor Mukadam.
Noor Mukadam case: Zahir’s lawyer tells SC no medical board formed to assess client’s mental state - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-19Zahir is the main suspect in the gruesome murder of Noor Mukadam and has been sentenced to death.
Noor Mukadam murder case: SC hears Zahir Jaffer’s appeal against death sentence - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-19
Zahir Jaffer is the main suspect in the gruesome murder of Noor Mukadam.
Noor Mukadam case: SC resumes hearing Zahir Jaffer’s appeal against death sentence - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-19Zahir Jaffer was convicted of murdering Noor Mukadam and sentenced to death.
SC hearing on Zahir Jaffer’s death sentence appeal in Noor Mukadam case set for May 13 - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-11