Sarah murder case: Islamabad court extends remands of suspect Shahnawaz, father Ayaz Amir.

ISLAMABAD -- An Islamabad district and sessions court on Monday extended the physical remands of the main suspect in the Sarah Inam murder case, Shahnawaz Amir, and his father Ayaz Amir.

Shahnawaz was arrested last week for allegedly killing his Canadian national wife. The incident took place at a farmhouse located in Shahzad Town where the suspect lived along with his mother.

His father and senior journalist Ayaz Amir, was also arrested for his alleged involvement. Both Shahnawaz and Ayaz were presented in the court of Civil Judge Muhammad Amir Aziz after their remands expired.

During the hearing today, the police requested an extension in the remands of the suspects for seven days.

'We are yet to seize their passports and bank accounts,' the investigating officer (IO) said.

The judge inquired about Ayaz's role in the case.

'He has been nominated by the victim's uncle and aunt,' the IO replied, elaborating that the journalist hailed from Chakwal and was the main suspect's father.

Judge Aziz also asked about the whereabouts of the victim's parents to which the IO said that they were in Canada and would reach Pakistan by tomorrow (Tuesday).

During the hearing, Ayaz said that he would 'fight the case' himself. 'We are traumatised. I informed the police about the incident myself.

'I was in Chakwal when the crime took place and informed the inspector general (IG) myself,' the...

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