Last Updated on: 8th July 2023, 04:42 am
Pakistani Journalist Anchor Arshad Sharif Shot Dead in Kenya
Pakistani journalist and presenter Arshad Sharif died in an accident in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.
Family circles and colleagues have confirmed that journalist Arshad Sharif was killed in Kenya. No further details are available. He was in London a few days ago after coming to the city from Dubai.
Local police have launched an investigation and are investigating the matter, the sources said.
He recently appeared in the trailer for a documentary called Behind Closed Doors.
Who Was Journalist Arshad Sharif?
Arshad Sharif was a Pakistani journalist, author, and TV presenter. He has covered many political events in the country for national and international media. He specialized in investigative journalism.
In recognition of his journalistic work, he received the Pride of Performance Award from President Alvi on 23rd March 2019.
Arshad Sharif Career
The Power Play on ARY News was moderated by Arshad Sharif. Arshad Sharif worked as a news director for AAJ News. Before joining Aaj, he was the news director and host of the Kyun show on Dunya TV. Politics and journalism are his main interests. He also reported on the frontline battles of the Pakistani army.
Arshad Sharif was born in Karachi, Pakistan, to Commander Muhammad Sharif TI(M)TK of the Pakistan Navy. In 1993, while still a student, he began his career as a freelance journalist. He earned a Master of Science in Public Administration from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
Tributes Paid In Honor Of Arshad Sharif
Messages of condolence poured in from across the country following the news of Sharif’s death.
PML-N leader Hina Pervaiz Butt expressed her sincere condolences on the journalist’s death, while PTI leader Ali Zaidi also expressed his regret at Sharif’s death.
I am deeply saddened by the shocking news of journalist Arshad Sharif’s tragic death. May Allah SWT grant him a place in Heaven. My deep condolences and prayers for the bereaved family.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 24, 2022
Arshad Sharif’s death Is a great loss to journalism and Pakistan.
May his soul rest in peace and may his family, which includes his followers, have the strength to bear this loss
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وانا الیہ راجعون— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) October 24, 2022
Unbelievable! Never expected things to reach this level! Sitting at Arshad’s home, May Allah bless his soul and destroy families of these criminals! It was a sniper shot in head; who is forcing media to report this as “accident”?. It was murder, targeted killing by an Assasin! https://t.co/QxzPUoLTnt
— Moeed Pirzada (@MoeedNj) October 23, 2022
My brother,my friend my colleague arshad shareef was shot dead in Kenya..I still can’t believe it. It’s beyond heart breaking.this is just wrong.. this is painful.. I love u brother
— Kashif Abbasi (@Kashifabbasiary) October 23, 2022
My brother my friend a great patriot and a courageous journalist arshad sharif is assassinated in Kenya..i am speechless …no words to express grief and sorrow
— Sami Abraham (@samiabrahim) October 24, 2022
No words right now. Arshad Sharif the truth cost you your life. pic.twitter.com/XiIqiiqRjk
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) October 23, 2022
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News Anchor Arshad Sharif Shot Dead in Kenya
Family circles and colleagues have confirmed that journalist Arshad Sharif was killed in Kenya. No further details are available. He was in London a few days ago after coming to the city from Dubai.
Local police have launched an investigation and are investigating the matter, the sources said.