Pakistani TV anchorperson Rabia Ahsan shot dead

Agencies Pakistani anchorperson Rabia Ahsan was shot dead at her home in Rawalpindi, with police taking her husband into custody and seizing the suspected weapon, PTI reported citing Dawn newspaper. Ahsan worked as an anchor and programme host with a local private TV channel in Pakistan. She was found dead at her home in the Gulshanabad area of the city late on Sunday. City Police Officer (CPO) Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera said the anchor's husband had been taken into custody and the suspected weapon has been seized. The police has launched an investigation into the matter. According to the report, Sukhera visited the crime scene with a team of forensic experts, along with the senior superintendent of police (SSP) operations and the SSP investigations. A male domestic worker at the Rabia Ahsan's house told police that the victim's husband had claimed that the gunshot was fired accidentally. Live Events The official said teams from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) were collecting evidence from the scene, while the body was being taken to a hospital for postmortem examination. The police has registered a case and an investigation would be conducted on merit. First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari expressed deep sadness over the killing of 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 were held accountable, a statement issued by the Presidency said. Bhutto-Zardari also expressed concern over what she described as a "disturbing pattern of killing of another professional woman in the same metropolitan area", the report said, as the leader recalled the murder of Hina Javed, a 45-year-old digital media executive who was found dead at her Rawalpindi residence in August with signs of torture, and noted that the outcome of the investigation into the case was still awaited. (With inputs from PTI) Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Rabia Ahsan Pakistani TV anchorperson Rawalpindi shooting Pakistan news violence against women in Pakistan Rabia Ahsan death Rabia Ahsan death cause Rabia Ahsan died Rabia Ahsan news (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Rabia Ahsan Pakistani TV anchorperson Rawalpindi shooting Pakistan news violence against women in Pakistan Rabia Ahsan death Rabia Ahsan death cause Rabia Ahsan died Rabia Ahsan news Explore More Stories Sass Jordan cause of death: How did ‘Racine’ singer die after cancelling shows over ‘serious medical condition’? Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan, voice behind ‘Make You a Believer’ and ‘Tell Somebody,’ dies at 63 Helicopter crash on Montreal’s South Shore leaves 4 dead; Transport Minister expresses condolences as probe begins Nova Scotia teacher charged with sexually assaulting student at school as police identify more victims Nova Scotia Crime: Teacher faces multiple serious charges, prohibited from public places after alleged assaults at Riverton school Psychology explains why people who dislike being interrupted may be protecting more than just their train of thought Powerball jackpot climbs to $313 million for September 21 drawing - Here's what Monday night's winner could take home Quote of the Day by Malala Yousafzai: ‘One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can…’ - How one person can spark global change with the simplest tools Quote of the Day by Thomas Mann: ‘Whoever loves the more is at a disadvantage and must suffer’ - Nobel-winning novelist on why the person who care more may have more to lose Quote of the Day by Anton Chekhov: ‘Every happy man should have someone with a little hammer at his door to knock and remind him that there are unhappy people, and…’ Gary Myers death: NASCAR legend dies at 76; sons mourn ‘hero’ who shaped four generations of racing Quote of the day by Rita Wilson: ‘Be fearless in trying new things, whether they are physical, mental…’ – Sleepless in Seattle actress on turning fear into growth Manager keeps booking 4:45 PM Friday meetings despite team logging off at 5, employee calls it a ‘Friday ambush’ and asks if it’s a power move 1 2 3