The initial lack of action from police in apprehending Shahzeb Khan's killers sparked countrywide outrage and protests against the abuse of power by the wealthy in Pakistan.

On 1 February 2018 the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered both the case to be reopened before the SHC and the accused persons to be retaken into custody.

[4] Initially no arrests were made, which caused a significant social media movement demanding justice for Shahzeb Khan.

The fact that Jatoi was seen smiling into the cameras even at the time when the verdict was read, triggered a lot of negative reactions among the general public in Pakistan.

[9] On 10 January 2022, Geo News revealed that on a complaint of backache and gastric problems, Shahrukh Jatoi had been transferred to a private hospital where an entire floor had been rented for him and where he was living a ʻlavishʼ lifestyle, free to come and go, without any police presence.

[5] On 18 October 2022, the Supreme Court acquitted him and his accomplices Sajjad Ali Talpur and Ghulam Murtaza Lashari of all charges.