Humaira Asghar | Pakistan

A Karachi University laboratory on basis of samples sent from actor Humaira Asghar’s body came to the conclusion that there were no traces of sedative or toxic substance in it, raising a strong possibility that the medico-legal section will likely to declare it as a “natural death”, it emerged on Friday according to a report and police officials. A police investigative report released on Wednesday found that the evidence so far indicated that the actor’s death — whose body was discovered in a Karachi apartment on July 8 — was accidental or due to natural causes. “No traces of any sedative, psychiatric, narcotics or any poisonous substances are found,” according to the contents of the report prepared by experts associated with the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences of Karachi University (KU) and obtained by Dawn.com. The Gizri police had sent the samples of the 42-year-old actor’s hair, lung and liver collected by Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) Doctor Bakhtawar Khan on July 8....

Investigators have ruled out poisoning in the death of model and actress Humaira Asghar, according to chemical examination reports received from the University of Karachi’s forensic laboratory.

Evidence so far shows that actor Humaira Asghar’s death was accidental or due to natural causes, according to a police investigative report released on Wednesday. Last week, police formed a special investigation team to probe the actor’s death, whose body was found in a Karachi apartment on July 8. According to the report by South Deputy Inspector General Syed Asad Raza, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, “Evidence so far suggests no signs of foul play or suicide. “Circumstances indicate a possible accidental or natural cause of death while she was engaged in household chores.” The report added that the double-locked door and the presence of all keys inside support the conclusion of no third-party involvement. There was also no evidence of physical assault, struggle, or weapon marks as per the initial post-mortem report. The final confirmation of the cause of death awaited toxicology, chemical analysis and forensic findings, according to the report. “A foul smell was reported by neighbours in Decembe...

KARACHI: In a significant development in the investigation of Humaira Asghar case, police have successfully unlocked three mobile phones, a tablet, and a laptop of the late actor, ARY News reported on Saturday. According to investigators, the passwords to the electronic devices were found written in a personal diary recovered from the scene. The devices […]

KARACHI: The brother of Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar claimed her body and departed for Lahore on Thursday for her final rites, ARY News reported, citing rescue officials. According to officials, Naveed Asghar, brother of the deceased actress, took the body in an ambulance to Lahore. Talking to the media following his arrival, Asghar refuted the […]

Sindh’s Minister for Culture and Tourism, Syed Zulfiqar Shah, announced on Thursday that the provincial government is prepared to take responsibility for the burial of actress Humaira Asghar if her family continues to refuse to claim her body.

KARACHI: The body of actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali is believed to be over six months old, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing a preliminary report by a Medico-Legal Officer (MLO), while a police official suggested food poisoning as the cause of death. The 32-year-old was found dead on July 8, 2025, in her […]