Khawar Hussain, a Karachi-based journalist and reporter for Dawn News channel, was shot dead on Sunday in Sanghar, police said.

Hussain had been sitting in his car for hours outside a private hotel on Hyderabad Road in Sanghar city, according to police.

His body was later shifted to Civil Hospital. Sanghar police said investigations are under way from all angles and facts will be brought to light soon.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah took notice of the incident, sought a report from the Inspector General of Police, and directed that a competent officer investigate the case.

The Chief Minister expressed deep grief over Hussain’s death, prayed for the bereaved family, and directed the administration to extend full cooperation.

The Karachi Press Club, where Hussain was an active

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