When Shahzeb Khan's family granted pardon to their son's murderer, whole nation came to utter shock. This was one of the most fought causes by civil society and people from all professions and backgrounds on the basis of barbaric show of feudal power. In the aftermath of the murder, which was committed by son of a very influential person of Sindh, people went in streets, protested and started mass movement with support of media to put the culprit behind the bars.
Shahzeb was killed in cold blood because of saving honor of his family when the servant of this politician's son was bullying his sister despite of several warnings and he asked him to stop. The murderer, Shahrukh Jatoi out of vanity went after Shahzeb, they fell into arguments and Shahrukh and his friend opened fire on him. Shahzeb, young and educated person, belonged to a upper middle class family. However, after Sharukh tried to escape from Pakistan, was caught in UAE and was brought back. He was prosecuted in criminal court as well as Anti Terrorism Court. It was kind of Jessica Murder Case of Pakistan.