Journalists We Lost

Journalists We Lost pays tribute to journalists who gave their lives in pursuit of truth, including victims of violence, terrorism, and work-related risks. Explore stories of courageous media professionals whose careers were tragically cut short, highlighting the dangers journalists face and the vital importance of press freedom. This continuously updated memorial honors their dedication and sacrifices for journalism.

Deadly attack on news van: Samaa TV camera operator Taimoor Abbas killed

Deadly attack on news van: Samaa TV camera operator Taimoor Abbas killed

 Published 9 years ago:  Samaa TV cameraman Taimoor Abbas was killed in Karachi when unidentified gunmen attacked the news van he was in during a coverage assignment.

Journalist gunned down in Kalat

Journalist gunned down in Kalat

 Published 9 years ago:  A local journalist, Muhammad Jan Sumalani, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Kalat, Balochistan, provoking police investigations.

Balochistan reporter Zafarullah Jatak murdered at home

Balochistan reporter Zafarullah Jatak murdered at home

 Published 11 years ago:  Zafarullah Jatak, a journalist in Balochistan, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his home in Jaffarabad, prompting calls for justice.

Yaqoob Shehzad of Express News murdered in Hafizabad

Yaqoob Shehzad of Express News murdered in Hafizabad

 Published 12 years ago:  Yaqoob Shehzad, an Express News correspondent, was shot dead by gunmen in Hafizabad, raising concerns over journalist safety in Pakistan.

Assailants strike: Irshad Mastoi killed in Quetta shooting

Assailants strike: Irshad Mastoi killed in Quetta shooting

 Published 12 years ago:  Journalist Irshad Mastoi was killed in a Quetta shooting that also claimed two other lives, raising concerns over journalist safety in Pakistan.

Journalist shot by gunmen dies in hospital

Journalist shot by gunmen dies in hospital

 Published 12 years ago:  Ibrar Tanoli, General Secretary of Manshera Press Club, dies after being shot by gunmen in Pakistan, sparking outrage among journalists.

Tragic start to 2014: Abb Takk journalist Shan Dhar killed in Larkana shooting

Tragic start to 2014: Abb Takk journalist Shan Dhar killed in Larkana shooting

 Published 12 years ago:  Larkana correspondent Shan Dhar of Abb Takk Television was tragically shot dead, leaving behind two daughters and prompting calls for an investigation.

Press in peril: Reporter Ayub Khattak shot dead for exposing drug dealers

Press in peril: Reporter Ayub Khattak shot dead for exposing drug dealers

 Published 13 years ago:  Ayub Khattak, a journalist in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was shot dead for exposing drug dealers, marking a tragic loss for press freedom in Pakistan.

Tragic end: Abdul Razzak Baloch's body found in Karachi

Tragic end: Abdul Razzak Baloch's body found in Karachi

 Published 13 years ago:  The body of missing Baloch journalist Abdul Razzak Baloch has been found mutilated in Karachi, identified by his family, raising concerns about his abduction.

Dangerous ground: Journalist Malik Mumtaz killed in North Waziristan

Dangerous ground: Journalist Malik Mumtaz killed in North Waziristan

 Published 13 years ago:  Senior journalist Malik Mumtaz was shot dead in North Waziristan, raising concerns over the safety of journalists in Pakistan.

Panjgur tragedy: Rehmatullah Abid of Dunya TV killed by unknown assailants

Panjgur tragedy: Rehmatullah Abid of Dunya TV killed by unknown assailants

 Published 13 years ago:  Rehmatullah Abid, a reporter for Dunya TV, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Panjgur, Balochistan, marking a tragic loss for journalism in Pakistan.

Targeted killing: Express News reporter Abdul Razaq Gul murdered

Targeted killing: Express News reporter Abdul Razaq Gul murdered

 Published 14 years ago:  Express News reporter Abdul Razaq Gul, 35, was shot dead in Quetta on May 19, police said, as journalists in Balochistan face rising violence.

Fearless writer: Dawn assistant editor Murtaza Razvi strangled to death

Fearless writer: Dawn assistant editor Murtaza Razvi strangled to death

 Published 14 years ago:  Dawn assistant editor Murtaza Razvi was found dead in a Karachi art studio on April 19, with torture marks and tied hands, police said.