Tank:Director General of the Election Commission of Pakistan, Shamshad Akhtar, has been killed in a terrorist attack by unidentified gunmen in Tank district.
According to Radio Pakistan, the commission's spokesperson stated that the chief election commissioner, members, and employees of the Election Commission have expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
Shamshad Akhtar was described as an honest, noble, and dutiful officer. There was no personal enmity against him, indicating the incident was a clear case of targeted killing.