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.
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
Published 12 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
Published 12 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
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
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
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
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.