Karachi, August 23, 2025 — In a dramatic legal turn, a Karachi sessions court has ordered police to register a murder case in connection with the death of Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali, whose decomposed body was discovered on July 8, 2025, inside her DHA Phase VI apartment.
Initially treated as an unattended death, the case has now escalated into a criminal investigation following a petition by the family’s lawyer, Advocate Shahzaib Sohail, who cited suspicious digital activity, blood traces, and attempts to erase Humaira’s online presence.
Timeline of Discovery
July 8, 2025: Police and a court bailiff forcibly entered Humaira’s flat due to unpaid rent.
Inside: Her body was found in an advanced state of decomposition, with sea salt scattered to suppress odor.
Postmortem: Led by Dr. Summaiya Syed, the autopsy was inconclusive, but chemical and DNA samples were preserved.
Update on the Humaira Asghar case: The investigation is still ongoing. Recent findings show Humaira Asghar’s phone was active until February 2025, even though his WhatsApp DP remained unchanged. It’s unclear who was using the phone during this time. Police have confirmed that… pic.twitter.com/aHiA5vUk8P
— Azaad English (@azaad_english) August 21, 2025
Digital Trail & Suspicion
- Humaira’s WhatsApp activity continued until October 7, 2024, months after her presumed death.
- She attempted to contact 14 people, including a prominent Islamabad-based director—none responded.
- Her profile photo vanished, and later messages went unread, raising alarms.
- Police recovered three phones, a tablet, and a diary from the apartment.
Court Orders FIR
On Monday, the Additional District and Sessions Judge (South) ruled that sufficient grounds exist for a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The court emphasized that statements from Humaira’s family and close associates must be recorded without delay.
Industry Reaction
Humaira, 32, was known for her roles in “Tamasha Ghar” and “Jalaibee.” Her retreat from public life and the circumstances of her death have sparked conversations about loneliness, digital erasure, and the vulnerabilities of women in entertainment.
