Rawalpindi Court Sentences ‘Islamabad Don’ Farrukh Khokhar to Life Imprisonment in Majid Satti Murder CaseSub-headline

RAWALPINDI: A Rawalpindi sessions court on Monday sentenced Farrukh Imtiaz Khokhar, a recently inducted Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader and son of the late Imtiaz “Taji” Khokhar, along with two co-convicts, to life imprisonment in the Majid Satti murder case after finding them guilty under relevant provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code.

The judgment was delivered by Additional District and Sessions Judge Afshan Ijaz Sufi, concluding a trial that began after the registration of the murder case at Sadiqabad Police Station, Rawalpindi, in August 2022.

Court Convicts Farrukh Khokhar

According to the official sentence warrant, Farrukh Imtiaz Khokhar, son of Imtiaz Khokhar alias Taji Khokhar, was convicted under Sections 302, 109 and 114 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).

The court awarded him:

• Life imprisonment as Ta’zir.
• Rs10 million in compensation to the legal heirs of the deceased under Section 544-A of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.).
• In case of non-payment, the amount shall be recovered as arrears of land revenue.

The court also convicted two other accused, awarding them life imprisonment, while co-accused Waseem was acquitted after the prosecution failed to establish the charges against him.

Immediately after the verdict, Farrukh Khokhar who had been out on bail during the trial was taken into custody inside the courtroom. The remaining two convicts, produced from Adiala Jail, were also remanded back to prison to serve their sentences.

Tight Security at Judicial Complex

The verdict attracted a large gathering at the Rawalpindi Judicial Complex, where members of Majid Satti’s family, relatives, supporters of the accused and lawyers were present.

Rawalpindi Police deployed heavy security to prevent any untoward incident. Armed individuals and vehicles were barred from entering the Judicial Complex, while all visitors underwent security screening before being allowed entry.

Political Background

Farrukh Khokhar formally entered mainstream politics in July 2025 by joining Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) during a ceremony held at Dera Taji Khokhar near the old Islamabad airport. The event was attended by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who welcomed him into the party and described his inclusion as a boost for the party’s presence in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

The move was viewed as significant because the Khokhar family has traditionally been associated with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

Who is Farrukh Khokhar?

Farrukh Imtiaz Khokhar is a Rawalpindi-based politician, businessman and social media personality. Born on June 19, 1988, he studied at Government Gordon College, Rawalpindi, and later became active in business, particularly in real estate and family-run enterprises. He has also maintained a significant social media presence over the years.

He belongs to the influential Khokhar family of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad region. His father, Imtiaz “Taji” Khokhar, was a well-known and controversial figure in Potohar politics and public life. Farrukh is also related to prominent political figures from the Khokhar family, including former Deputy Speaker Nawaz Khokhar and former Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar.

Case Background

The Majid Satti murder case was registered at Police Station Sadiqabad in August 2022. After nearly four years of trial proceedings, witness testimonies and legal arguments, the court announced its verdict on July 14, 2026.

Under Pakistani law, all convicted persons retain the right to challenge the verdict before a higher court.