A National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) assistant director was shot dead near his workplace in Peshawar’s Hayatabad area on Friday, police confirmed.
The victim was identified as Fahad Khan, son of Sharoom, a resident of Kafur Dheri.
According to Peshawar Police spokesperson Alam Khan, the official was on his way to work when unidentified assailants opened fire on him behind the NADRA office in Phase 5, an area falling under the jurisdiction of Hayatabad Police Station.
Police officers arrived at the scene shortly after receiving information about the shooting and collected evidence as part of their initial investigation.
The spokesperson said investigators recovered eight spent cartridges from a 30-bore pistol at the scene.
The victim’s body was subsequently transferred to a hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Police have launched a detailed investigation to determine the circumstances and motive behind the killing and identify those responsible.
No arrests or further details about the suspects were reported at the time of the police statement.