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Who is Rabiya Ahsan? Pakistani anchor shot dead in her Rawalpindi residence
Pakistani television anchor Rabiya Ahsan was shot dead at her residence in Rawalpindi on Sunday, according to media reports.
City Police Officer (CPO) Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera said in a statement that Ahsan's husband had been taken into custody and the suspected weapon had been seized, Dawn News reported.
An investigation into the incident is currently underway.
CPO Sukhera, along with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations, the SSP Investigations and other members of the investigation team, visited the scene to inspect the premises and gather evidence.
According to the police statement, a male domestic worker at the house informed investigators that Ahsan's husband had claimed the gunshot was fired accidentally, the Pakistani newspaper reported.
The journalist's body has been taken to a hospital for a postmortem examination.
Meanwhile, First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari expressed grief over the incident and condemned the killing.
"The First Lady has expressed deep sadness over the killing of journalist Rabia Ahsan and strongly condemned the violence. She called for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation to establish the facts and ensure that those responsible are held accountable," read an official statement shared on X.
The First Lady has expressed deep sadness over the killing of journalist Rabia Ahsan and strongly condemned the violence. She called for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation to establish the facts and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. She also expressed dismay over another incident disturbing pattern of killing of another professional woman in the same metropolitan area. Less than three months ago, Hina Javed was killed and the outcome of the investigation into her case is still awaited. Such incidents demand serious attention and accountability. Women must be able to live and work without fear for their lives.
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) November 8, 2026
41-year-old Rabia Ahsan worked as an anchor with private channel 92 News.
According to reports, she was co-hosting a current affairs show with senior journalists Amir Mateen and Rauf Klasra.
She leaves behind two daughters 13 and 11.
Who was Rabiya Ahsan?
Rabia Ahsan, 41, worked as a news anchor with Pakistan's private television channel 92 News.
According to media reports, she co-hosted a current affairs programme alongside senior journalists Amir Mateen and Rauf Klasra.
She is survived by her two daughters, aged 13 and 11.
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