Journalists We Lost

 Published last month:  Journalist Tufail Ahmed Rind was shot dead in Mirpur Mathelo while taking his children to school. PFUJ condemns the killing, announcing nationwide protests.

 Published last month:  Anchorperson Imtiaz Mir of Metro 1 News has died after being shot in Karachi’s Malir area. Police link the attack to a Jacobabad land dispute.

 Published 3 months ago:  Senior DawnNews journalist Khawar Husain was found dead in his car in Sanghar with a gunshot wound, police confirmed. Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah has ordered a high-level investigation into the mysterious death.

 Published 5 months ago:  Baloch journalist Latif Sajidi was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in his home in Awaran, Balochistan. His family has faced similar violence before, including enforced disappearances. Media silence raises concerns over press freedom and safety.

 Published 7 months ago:  Sindhi journalist AD Shar was brutally murdered in Khairpur, Sindh. His body was found dumped on Handiyari Link Road. PFUJ has declared a three-day mourning period and demanded justice.

 Published last year:  Journalist Malik Zafar Iqbal Naich was tragically shot dead in Rahim Yar Khan while distributing newspapers. The IFJ and PFUJ strongly condemn the killing, urging swift justice amid Pakistan's deteriorating safety for journalists.

 Published last year:  Young journalist Jinan Hussain becomes Pakistan's 11th media casualty of 2024 in a devastating attack on a passenger convoy in Kurram district that claimed 41 lives near the Afghan border.

 Published last year:  Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has ordered immediate action following the murder of journalist Mohammed Bachal in Ghotki. The government is intensifying anti-dacoit operations.

 Published last year:  In Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, journalist Malik Hassan Zaib was shot and killed by motorcycle assailants. The Khyber Union of Journalists and Peshawar Press Club have condemned the attack, calling for swift justice. This marks the third journalist killing in the region within two months.

 Published last year:  Khyber News Television correspondent Khalil Jibran was tragically shot dead in Landi Kotal, District Khyber. The journalist, who had previously received threats, was ambushed and killed while returning home. This incident highlights the growing dangers faced by journalists in Pakistan.

 Published last year:  Journalist Nasrullah Gaddani, known for highlighting civic issues in Sindh, was fatally shot in Kori Goth. Despite facing repeated arrests and threats, he continued his courageous reporting. His death underscores the dangers faced by journalists in Pakistan and calls for stronger protection and justice.

 Published 3 years ago:  Renowned journalist and anchorperson Arshad Sharif was tragically shot and killed in Kenya. His wife, Javeria Siddique, confirmed the devastating news on social media, urging the public to refrain from speculation. Sharif, who was well-known for his work with ARY News and received the Pride of Performance Award in 2019, had joined BOL News.

 Published 3 years ago:  Athar Mateen, a senior producer at Samaa TV, was tragically shot dead during a robbery in North Nazimabad, Karachi. Sindh's authorities and Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned the incident, calling for a thorough investigation to bring the culprits to justice.

 Published 3 years ago:  Hasnain Shah was on his way to Lahore Press Club when pillion-riding assailants opened fire on his vehicle

 Published 4 years ago:  Muhammad Zada Agra, a social media activist, was tragically shot dead in Sakhakot, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 8, 2021, after speaking out against corruption and drug syndicates.

 Published 4 years ago:  Journalist Shahid Zehri of Metro 1 News was killed in a bomb blast in Balochistan’s Hub area. Authorities vow justice while the BLA claims responsibility for the attack.

 Published 4 years ago:  Pakistani journalist Kashif Hussain was brutally murdered in Hafizabad district, sparking protests. The IFJ and PFUJ call on authorities to investigate and arrest the culprit to ensure journalistic safety in Pakistan.

 Published 4 years ago:  Journalist Qais Javed of Ehadnama Media News was shot dead on December 7, 2020, in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The IFJ and PFUJ condemned the murder and urged an impartial investigation. Javed, 37, was targeted by unidentified shooters.

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalist Abid Hussain Abidi of Jurm-o-Saza was shot dead in Mandi Bahaudin (Punjab) on September 25, 2020, by unidentified shooters. The IFJ and PFUJ condemned this brutal killing and called for an impartial investigation.

 Published 5 years ago:  Female journalist Shaheena Shaheen Baloch was murdered by unidentified men in Turbat on September 5, 2020. The Balochistan Chief Minister and journalist organizations condemned the attack, calling for justice.

 Published 5 years ago:  Zulfiqar Ali Mandrani, a reporter for the Sindhi newspaper Daily Koshish, was fatally shot by unknown assailants in Jacobabad on May 26, 2020. His murder follows a concerning trend of violence against journalists in Sindh, prompting calls for justice and arrests by media organizations.

 Published 5 years ago:  Sajid Hussain, a journalist from Balochistan and editor-in-chief of Balochistan Times, was found dead in a river in Uppsala, Sweden in May 2020. Hussain, who sought asylum in Sweden in 2017 due to threats in Pakistan, had been missing since March 2.

 Published 5 years ago:  Urdu newspaper Daily Ausaf's Bureau Chief, Javed Khan, was fatally shot by unknown assailants in a tragic incident on February 25, 2020. The murder added to a concerning trend of violence against journalists in Pakistan, prompting investigations by police and international press freedom organizations.

 Published 5 years ago:  Aziz Memon, a journalist for Sindhi TV channel KTN News and newspaper Kawish, was found dead, allegedly strangled, and left in an irrigation outlet near Mehrabpur. His death follows threats he received for his news coverage.

 Published 6 years ago:  Armed men fatally shot journalist Mirza Waseem Baig of 92 News Television outside his home in Sara-i-Alamgir, Punjab on August 30, 2019. Journalist unions demand justice amid unclear motives for the murder. The incident sparked concerns over press freedom and the safety of journalists in Pakistan, prompting calls for swift action from law enforcement.

 Published 6 years ago:  BOL News anchor Mureed Abbas was fatally shot in Karachi's Defence area over a reported monetary dispute on July 9, 2019. His wife, Zaara Abbas of Abb Takk News, revealed in a video that Abbas had invested Rs5 million in a tire business owned by Atif Zaman, who allegedly called him and then killed him. Zaman later attempted suicide.

 Published 6 years ago:  Ali Sher Rajpar, a journalist with Awami Awaz and office-bearer at Padidan Press Club, was murdered in Sindh. His cousin, Habib Rajpar, has been arrested for the crime, which police attribute to a family dispute.

 Published 6 years ago:  Unidentified assailants shot and killed Amanullah Gharro in Dera Ismail Khan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) on April 30, 2019. He was associated with local media outlets and served as the chairman of the Parowa Press Club. Amanullah was attacked while traveling, highlighting concerns about journalist safety and the escalating incidents of targeted violence in the region.