In the quiet surroundings of Kajiado, Kenya, on October 23, 2022, renowned Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif is shot and killed by local police. The incident is quickly labeled a “mistaken identity” case, but murmurs of a more sinister plot begin to spread.

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As the investigation unfolds, Sharif’s mother accuses high-ranking Pakistani officials, claiming her son’s critical stance on military affairs led to threats and his eventual murder. An inquiry committee is dispatched to Kenya, uncovering troubling inconsistencies in the case.

The Pakistani government releases a report suggesting premeditated murder, while Kenyan courts later find police actions unlawful. Sharif’s death sends shockwaves through Pakistan, sparking calls for justice and leaving many questions unanswered.