On August 29, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) disposed of petitions seeking the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif, observing that the matter is already under consideration by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas announced the verdict on three consolidated petitions filed by journalist Hamid Mir, the Judicial Activism Panel, and Sharif’s widow, Javeria Siddique. “The matter concerning the tragic murder of the journalist Arshad Sharif is presently sub judice before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan,” the order stated. The court also ordered that the petitioners be provided copies of investigation reports and findings, and be apprised of all future progress. The ruling concluded that the petitioners were not without remedy, and may approach the Supreme Court directly to raise their concerns regarding the matter.