Who was Rabia Ahsan? Pakistani TV anchor found shot dead at home, husband faces murder probe

Pakistani television journalist Rabia Ahsan was found shot dead at her home in Rawalpindi on November 8, 2022. Her husband, Ahsan Tahir, was arrested as police began their investigation. A Rawalpindi court extended Tahir's custody by four days, allowing further questioning. The case was registered under Pakistan's murder law, Section 302.

Ahsan, 41, was a presenter on 92 News HD's current affairs show Muqabil, working alongside Amir Mateen. Colleagues and the journalist community expressed grief over her death. According to the FIR, Ahsan's sister heard a gunshot and found her lying on the floor with Tahir holding a pistol. Police recovered a .30-bore pistol and a spent cartridge from the scene.

Tahir initially claimed the shooting was accidental and did not possess a valid firearm licence. A court extended his custody further. The political establishment, including First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, condemned the violence and called for a thorough investigation. The investigation into Ahsan's death is ongoing, with the exact circumstances of the shooting yet to be determined.