Islamabad, CRIME REPORTER
In a deeply disturbing development, Mr. Faheem Sardar, a prominent Senior Policy Specialist at the Strategic Planning Cell of Pakistan’s National Security Division, was found brutally murdered at his residence on School Road, Sector G-6/3, Islamabad, on the evening of June 25.Police source said to capitalnewspoint that.
Mr. Sardar, a well-known economist, policy expert, and frequent media commentator, was discovered by police after an anonymous tip-off led them to the scene around 7:30 PM. According to initial reports, his body bore sharp weapon injuries, while the cause of death appears to be a severe head injury. His hands were reportedly tied with rope, raising chilling questions about the nature and motive behind the killing.
Police officials, who are treating the case with marked discretion, have confirmed that a forensic team has collected evidence from the crime scene, while a postmortem was conducted at the Poly Clinic hospital. However, no formal First Information Report (FIR) has been registered as of 3:20 PM on June 26. Authorities say the FIR may be filed by the family following the funeral, scheduled for June 27.
Adding to the intrigue is the complete absence of media coverage despite Mr. Sardar’s high-profile position and regular appearances on national TV as an expert on economic and security affairs. Sources suggest that a higher authority may have influenced the media silence, further fueling speculation about the motive behind the murder.
Faheem Sardar’s illustrious career spanned various strategic roles, including his tenure as Managing Director of TANGENT, an economic think tank and corporate advisory, and as former CEO of Askari Securities Ltd, one of Pakistan’s leading brokerage houses. His articulate views on policy and national security had earned him recognition and respect across institutional and public platforms.
At the time of reporting, it remains unclear whether his family was present at the home during the murder, and whether anything was stolen from the premises. Law enforcement has refrained from commenting further, with the investigation reportedly being monitored at higher levels.
This brazen murder in one of Islamabad’s most secure sectors has sent shockwaves through the capital, raising questions about public safety and the security of even the most protected individuals in the country.When contacted regarding the Faheem Sardar murder case, SP City Khalid Mehmood Awan said, “I am currently busy; I will inform you shortly.” However, SP City remained engaged in the investigation, which is still ongoing and has not yet been completed. It is worth noting that Faheem Sardar was murdered at his residence located in Sector G-6/3, within the jurisdiction of Aabpara Police Station.
