28 September 2025 | CPJ
Pakistani journalist killed by militant group in Karachi
Shooting
The Committee to Protect Journalists urges authorities in Pakistan to swiftly investigate and prosecute the suspected killers of journalist Imtiaz Mir, who was allegedly murdered by a militant group in connection to his reporting on Israel.
“Authorities in Pakistan must hold those responsible for killing Imtiaz Mir accountable and send a clear message they are serious about tackling impunity,” said CPJ’s Asia-Pacific Director Beh Lih Yi. “Imtiaz Mir’s murder underscores how vulnerable journalists in Pakistan are to threats and attacks. The trend of journalist killings, particularly in Sindh province, is deeply troubling.”
Mir, who hosted “Aaj Ki Baat with Imtiaz Mir” on the independent Metro 1 News channel, was returning home on September 21 when gunmen on two motorcycles pulled alongside his vehicle and opened fire in Karachi’s Malir district, according to multiple news reports.
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