TV anchor fatally shot by husband simply hours after posting remaining video

World

By Linda Ikeji
10 November 2026, 7:50 am

A preferred TV information anchor and mom of two was fatally shot by her husband of their residence on Sunday, November 8, simply hours after she posted a video to her YouTube channel, police mentioned.

Rabia Ahsan, 41, was shot by husband Ahsan Tahir inside their Rawalpindi, Pakistan residence round 3 p.m., earlier than being found by household, based on experiences.

Ahsan, an anchor on the favored Urdu-language information channel 92 News, was slain whereas her mom and sister had been outdoors the couple’s residence, based on native experiences cited by the Daily Mail.

The beloved reporter’s sister bumped into the couple’s bed room after listening to the gunshots, the place she discovered Ahsan mendacity in a pool of her personal blood and her husband allegedly holding a gun.

Ahsan had made a video discussing the United States’ midterm elections and posted it to her YouTube channel simply hours earlier than she was slain, based on the outlet. 

Ahsan in her remaining video

First responders found that Ahsan suffered a gunshot wound under her neck and one other on the suitable aspect of her again, earlier than being pronounced deceased, based on authorities.

Cops mentioned they recovered a pistol on the scene, earlier than taking Tahir into custody, based on native experiences.

Tahir reportedly didn’t have a legitimate allow to personal the pistol.

When questioned by police, Tahir allegedly admitted to taking pictures, however claimed he didn’t know the gun was loaded and it went off unintentionally, Pakistani paper Samaa reported.

There was no historical past of home disputes between the couple, who lived collectively and had two youngsters.

Rawalpindi Police Officer Hassan Mushtaq Sukherea mentioned that “an impartial investigation will be ensured,” as outstanding Pakistani officers mourned the reporter’s passing.

“Such incidents demand serious attention and accountability. Women must be able to live and work without fear for their lives,” Pakistan’s First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari mentioned in a press release.