Pak TV Anchor Rabia Ahsan Shot Dead At 41, Husband Arrested As Family Plans To Withdraw Case
Pakistani TV anchor Rabia Ahsan, 41, was found dead in her bedroom at her home in Rawalpindi. Following the incident, her husband was taken into custody.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GooglePakistani TV journalist Rabia Ahsan was found shot dead at her home in Rawalpindi. The incident took place on November 8, 2026. In turn, her husband, Ahsan Tahir, was taken into custody. However, the case has taken an unexpected turn after Rabia's family revealed that they want to withdraw the murder complaint against Tahir.
What happened to Rabia Ahsan?
Rabia Ahsan was found dead in the bedroom of her home in the Gulshanabad area on Adiala Road, Rawalpindi. According to reports, the shooting incident took place at around 3 p.m. Soon, her sister, Alwina, came into the room after hearing a gunshot. In turn, she saw Rabia lying in a pool of blood, and her husband, Tahir, held a pistol. Later, reports revealed that the journalist had suffered gunshot wounds below her neck and on her back.
Her husband, Ahsan Tahir Khan, was taken into custody after the incident. He reportedly told the investigators that the .30-bore pistol accidentally went off when he was handling it. He also claimed that he didn't know it was loaded. Meanwhile, police have registered a murder case. They have also added charges related to the illegal possession of a firearm, as he did not have a valid licence for the weapon.
Moreover, the forensic teams have collected evidence from the bedroom, including the firearm and ammunition. Tahir was produced before a magistrate on November 9, 2026, where the police got two days of physical remand to further question him.
Meanwhile, the investigation has attracted more attention because Rabia's brother, Khurram Ahmed, announced that the family plans to withdraw the murder complaint against Tahir. Khurram, who originally filed the complaint, said that they would take the step soon. However, he did not give a specific date or explain the decision.
Notably, the announcement came after Rabia's burial, and it has raised more questions about the future investigation. The police investigation and forensic examination are still crucial to determine what happened in that house.
Some reports also highlighted a social media post allegedly shared by Rabia's hours before her death. The cops are still looking into it. However, no confirmed details about the post or its connection to the shooting have been established.
More about Rabia Ahsan
Rabia Ahsan was a popular face in Pakistani TV journalism. She worked as an anchorperson and programme host for the private Urdu news channel called 92 News. She had also co-hosted a current affairs programme with senior journalists Amir Mateen and Rauf Klasra. Some of her colleagues remember her as a dedicated journalist.
According to senior media professionals, she began working as a journalism student who used to regularly visit newsrooms. Over the years, she established a successful career for herself in TV broadcasting and became a popular news anchor. Rabia also owned a beauty salon in Islamabad. She tied the knot with Ahsan Tahir Khan. He was an officer with the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, and the couple had two daughters, aged 11 and 13.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's First Lady, Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, condemned the incident. She has called for a transparent and impartial investigation. Aseefa also expressed concern about violence against professional women in Rawalpindi, referring to the murder of digital media executive Hina Javed.
Rest in peace, Rabia Ahsan. We share our heartfelt condolences with her loved ones in this difficult time.
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