By: News Desk 92Pavilion | Updated: July 2026
Quick Answer: Mir Raza Ali, an IBA alumnus and founder of the dessert chain Wafflix, has been found dead in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area days after he was allegedly kidnapped from his home. Police say preliminary findings point to torture before he was shot, and a post-mortem is pending to confirm the exact cause of death.
What Happened
Raza left his PECHS Block 2 home in the early hours between July 27 and 28, telling his mother he’d step out for about 10 minutes. He never came back, and his phone was later found switched off. When the family couldn’t reach him, they contacted Madadgar 15 and then approached police, who registered a kidnapping case at Ferozabad Police Station on his father’s complaint.
His body was recovered the following day from bushes near Shadi Qila wedding hall in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 1. It bore burn marks that made identification difficult; his father ultimately recognised him by his clothing. The body was shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) for a post-mortem examination.
Who Was Mir Raza Ali
Raza was a 2024 graduate of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi, where he was recognised in the university’s own alumni network as the CEO and founder of Wafflix, a dessert brand he built near Bahadurabad Chowrangi. He had previously spoken publicly about his entrepreneurial journey as a student-founder, and was seen as a rising figure in the city’s food and beverage scene.
Background
SHO Kamran Qureshi said initial findings suggest Raza was tortured before being shot dead. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from cameras around the wedding hall and treating an online taxi booking Raza made shortly before his disappearance as a key lead in reconstructing his movements that night.
Reaction
The killing has shaken Karachi’s business and startup community, with widespread expressions of grief on social media. MQM-P leader Dr Farooq Sattar has condemned the murder and urged the Sindh Chief Minister and Inspector General of Police to ensure a transparent investigation and stronger public safety measures in the city.
Why This Matters
The case has renewed public debate over rising street crime and kidnappings-for-ransom in Karachi, with residents and civic leaders calling for stronger policing, particularly around late-night safety for young professionals and entrepreneurs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Mir Raza Ali?
A 25-year-old IBA Karachi alumnus (Class of 2024) and the founder of Wafflix, a dessert chain near Bahadurabad Chowrangi.
How was he kidnapped?
He left his PECHS home on the night of July 27-28, saying he’d return in 10 minutes; he never did, and his phone was found switched off.
What is the cause of death?
Police suspect he was tortured and then shot; the post-mortem report will confirm the exact cause.
What leads is the investigation following?
CCTV footage from near the recovery site and a taxi booking Raza made before he disappeared.
Has anyone been arrested?
Not yet suspects remain unidentified as the investigation continues.
This report is based on reporting from The Express Tribune, ProPakistani, and Brandsynario.
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