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Rabia Ahsan Shot Dead By Husband

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A Pakistani television anchorperson, Rabia Ahsan, was shot dead at her home in Rawalpindi on Sunday, with police taking her husband into custody and seizing the suspected weapon.

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In a statement, City Police Officer (CPO) Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera said Ahsan’s husband was taken into custody and the suspected weapon was seized.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 8 Novwording from Dawn

CPO Sukhera, along with the senior superintendent of police (SSP) operations and the SSP investigations, arrived at the scene with a team of forensic experts to inspect the crime scene.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 8 Novwording from Dawn

As per the statement, a male domestic worker at their house informed the police that the victim’s husband said the gunshot had been fired accidentally.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 8 Novwording from Dawn

Teams from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA) were collecting evidence from the house.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 8 Novwording from Times of India

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Dawn10 Nov

A court in Rawalpindi extended the physical remand of Rabia Ahsan’s husband by four days on Tuesday as police investigate her murder. The investigation includes conducting a polygraph test scheduled for Wednesday at PFSA in Lahore, with results expected Saturday. Rabia, an anchorperson associated with 92 News, was shot dead at home in Gulshanabad earlier this week, and the pistol used in the incident was recovered…

TV anchor's killing: Court extends physical remand of victim's husband by 4 days →4 articles from Dawn on this story
Times of India9 Nov

Pakistani TV anchor Rabia Ahsan was shot and killed at her home in the Gulshanabad area of Rawalpindi on Sunday. Police detained Ahsan’s husband and seized a suspected weapon; they are investigating the circumstances of her death, which includes claims that the shooting was accidental. The First Lady condemned the killing and called for an impartial investigation, noting a concerning trend of violence against…

Pakistani TV anchor Rabia Ahsan shot dead at home; husband detained →
The Hindu9 Nov

Rabia Ahsan, a Pakistani TV anchorperson, was shot dead at her home in Rawalpindi on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Police have detained her husband and seized the suspected weapon as part of an ongoing investigation. City Police Officer Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera reported that forensic experts are collecting evidence from the scene, and a postmortem examination is underway to determine the cause of death. First Lady Aseefa…

Pakistani TV anchorperson shot dead at home in Rawalpindi; husband held →
Daily Mail9 Nov

Pakistani TV news anchor Rabia Ahsan, 41, was shot and killed by her husband, Ahsan Tahir, in their marital bedroom in Rawalpindi on Sunday afternoon. Police found Ahsan dead with gunshot wounds; Tahir claimed it was an accident but did not have a valid permit for the weapon used. An investigation is ongoing, and authorities are calling for a thorough examination of the incident.

Beloved TV anchor, 41, is shot dead by her husband in marital bedroom and found in a pool of blood →
New York Post9 Nov

TV news anchor Rabia Ahsan, 41, was shot dead by her husband Ahsan Tahir at their home in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Sunday afternoon. Police found Ahsan with two gunshot wounds and took Tahir into custody; he claimed the shooting was accidental despite not having a valid permit for the pistol used. The incident occurred just hours after Ahsan posted a video about U.S. midterm elections to her YouTube channel, drawing…

Beloved TV anchor shot dead by husband — just hours after posting final video: cops →
Al Jazeera10 Nov

Rabiya Ahsan, a Pakistani TV anchor, was reportedly killed by gunshot wounds inflicted by her husband in her home bedroom. The incident is under investigation, with authorities looking into the husband's claim that it was accidental. The event occurred on November 10, 2026.

Pakistan TV anchor allegedly shot dead at home by her husband →

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  1. 8 Nov

    RAWALPINDI: Anchorperson Rabia Ahsan was found shot dead at her home in the Gulshanabad area of Rawalpindi on Sunday, police said.

    4 outlets · Dawn
  2. 9 Nov

    A Pakistani TV news anchor was shot to death by her husband in their bedroom before a family member found her lying on the floor in a pool of blood.

    4 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 9 articles

Where to start Beloved TV anchor, 41, is shot dead by her husband in marital bedroom and found in a pool of blood Daily Mail

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  • 10 Nov TV anchor's killing: Court extends physical remand of victim's husband by 4 daysA court in Rawalpindi extended the physical remand of Rabia Ahsan’s husband by four days on Tuesday as police investigate her murder. The investigation includes conducting a polygraph test scheduled for Wednesday at PFSA in Lahore, with results expected Saturday. Rabia, an anchorperson associated with 92 News, was shot dead at home in Gulshanabad earlier this week, and the pistol used in the incident was recovered…Dawn
  • 10 Nov Pakistan TV anchor allegedly shot dead at home by her husbandRabiya Ahsan, a Pakistani TV anchor, was reportedly killed by gunshot wounds inflicted by her husband in her home bedroom. The incident is under investigation, with authorities looking into the husband's claim that it was accidental. The event occurred on November 10, 2026.Al Jazeera
  • 9 Nov Beloved TV anchor shot dead by husband — just hours after posting final video: copsTV news anchor Rabia Ahsan, 41, was shot dead by her husband Ahsan Tahir at their home in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Sunday afternoon. Police found Ahsan with two gunshot wounds and took Tahir into custody; he claimed the shooting was accidental despite not having a valid permit for the pistol used. The incident occurred just hours after Ahsan posted a video about U.S. midterm elections to her YouTube channel, drawing…New York Post
  • 9 Nov Beloved TV anchor, 41, is shot dead by her husband in marital bedroom and found in a pool of bloodPakistani TV news anchor Rabia Ahsan, 41, was shot and killed by her husband, Ahsan Tahir, in their marital bedroom in Rawalpindi on Sunday afternoon. Police found Ahsan dead with gunshot wounds; Tahir claimed it was an accident but did not have a valid permit for the weapon used. An investigation is ongoing, and authorities are calling for a thorough examination of the incident.Daily Mail
  • 9 Nov TV anchor's killing: Rawalpindi court grants police one-day physical remand of victim's husbandA local court in Rawalpindi granted police one day of custody for Rabia Ahsan's husband, who has become a suspect in her murder case. Rabia, a well-known anchorperson found shot dead at home on Sunday, had previously co-hosted a current affairs show with senior journalists. Police registered an FIR under Sections 302 and 2-A of relevant laws, and the court’s decision allows further investigation into the…Dawn
  • 9 Nov Pakistani TV anchorperson shot dead at home in Rawalpindi; husband heldRabia Ahsan, a Pakistani TV anchorperson, was shot dead at her home in Rawalpindi on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Police have detained her husband and seized the suspected weapon as part of an ongoing investigation. City Police Officer Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera reported that forensic experts are collecting evidence from the scene, and a postmortem examination is underway to determine the cause of death. First Lady Aseefa…The Hindu
  • 9 Nov Pakistani TV anchor Rabia Ahsan shot dead at home; husband detainedPakistani TV anchor Rabia Ahsan was shot and killed at her home in the Gulshanabad area of Rawalpindi on Sunday. Police detained Ahsan’s husband and seized a suspected weapon; they are investigating the circumstances of her death, which includes claims that the shooting was accidental. The First Lady condemned the killing and called for an impartial investigation, noting a concerning trend of violence against…Times of India
  • 9 Nov TV anchor's killing: Rawalpindi court grants police 2-day physical remand of victim's husbandA local court in Rawalpindi granted police a two-day physical remand of Ahsan, the husband of slain TV anchorperson Rabia Ahsan, who was shot dead at her home on Sunday. Police registered an FIR under Sections 302 and 2-A of relevant laws and sought custody to investigate further. The court’s order allows for interrogation of Ahsan, now the primary suspect, while authorities probe the circumstances of the incident.Dawn
  • 8 Nov Husband held, investigation launched after anchorperson shot dead at Rawalpindi homeAnchorperson Rabia Ahsan was found shot dead at her home in Gulshanabad, Rawalpindi on Sunday. Police arrested Ahsan's husband who claimed the shooting was accidental; an investigation and forensic examination are underway. First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari criticized the killing as part of a concerning trend affecting professional women in Rawalpindi, calling for thorough accountability following similar incidents…Dawn

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