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Pakistani TV Anchor Fatally Shot at Home
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Key Points:
- Rabia Ahsan, a Pakistani TV anchor, was found dead with a gunshot wound in her home, prompting a homicide investigation by Rawalpindi police.
- Her husband, Ahsan Tahir, was discovered holding a gun at the scene and claimed he accidentally fired the weapon, which was reportedly unlicensed.
- Relatives and Ahsan's brother have accused Tahir of murder, while a domestic worker supported his claim of accidental discharge.
- Rabia Ahsan worked for the Urdu-language channel 92 News and had two daughters aged 11 and 13.
- Pakistan's first lady, Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, has called for an independent and transparent inquiry, emphasizing the need for women's safety and accountability.
