TTP claims assassination of PTI minority MPA in Buner

E-Paper | March 01, 2026

SWAT: Sardar Soran Singh, special assistant to chief minister KP on minorities’ affairs and an MPA, was gunned down in a targeted attack near Pir Baba in Buner district on Friday.

“Gunmen riding on two motorbikes came in front of the car and started indiscriminate firing which killed the minister on the spot,” Khalid Hamadani, district police chief told AFP.

He was shifted to the hospital immediately after the incident, where he succumbed to his wounds.

"Soran Singh was shot in the head and eye," Pir Baba SHO Mir Ghazab confirmed.

Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the assassination.

Soran Singh belonged to the Sikh community and joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in 2011 after being associated with Jamaat-i-Islami. He held one of several seats reserved for religious minorities in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provincial assembly.

Three years ago, another PTI provincial lawmaker Fareed Khan was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Hangu.

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Ali jee

Apr 22, 2016 08:25pm

Sheep people doing sheep things

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H L

Apr 22, 2016 08:30pm

Another sad incident. May God give patience and courage to family to deal with this incident.

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syed

Apr 22, 2016 08:30pm

Very sad.RIP

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Nadeem

Apr 22, 2016 08:31pm

Tragic :-( What did this innocent man do wrong??

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GAK Wazir

Apr 22, 2016 08:32pm

A condemnable act. Some state and non state actors are trying to destabilise the country by targetting the minorities but they will not be successful at any cost.

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Truthful from USA

Apr 22, 2016 08:33pm

An other attempt to destroy Pakistan. Who could be behind it?

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Saeed

Apr 22, 2016 08:34pm

As per Imran Khan and PTI KP police is the "bestest"best among the four provinces . Such a gruesome act .Imran needs to do some serious pondering instead of bad mouthing just everybody .

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Gamble

Apr 22, 2016 08:34pm

Minorities are unsafe in Pakistan.

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Patriot

Apr 22, 2016 08:40pm

A clear sabotage.

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Bahadar Ali Khan

Apr 22, 2016 08:41pm

Just when it starts to feel good for an all -inclusive Pakistan, the worst happens. It was hearty to see Sardar Suran Singh, a PTI stalwart speaking on behalf of his party and was part of the mainstream leadership. But the disease is deep rooted and not going to be extracted out easily. 'All-inclusive' Pakistan, would remain an elusive dream for a long time to come. RIP Sardar Suran Singh, at least you tried to become an 'equal' Pakistani. Your death is a sad moment for all of us.

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Apr 22, 2016 08:40pm

RIP Soran Singh!

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Dr.Sadaf

Apr 22, 2016 08:41pm

@Truthful from USA , everybody knows who is behind all this but unfortunately their hands are tied because of personal gains.

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Syed Faisal

Apr 22, 2016 08:41pm

A very SAD news. RIP

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Mohammed

Apr 22, 2016 08:43pm

He was a true patriot. Very sad indeed. Rest in Peace.

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Dirty tactics

Apr 22, 2016 08:45pm

This is a dirty tactics to divert attention from Panama deeds !

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Patriot

Apr 22, 2016 08:50pm

@Gamble No they are not, we all are unsafe in Pakistan.

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Sandhu

Apr 22, 2016 08:50pm

Very sad to know. There are still many ill directed minds who don't want to see minorities flourishing in Pakistan.

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Prateik

Apr 22, 2016 08:55pm

Minorities need protection in Pakistan.

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fidaulkarim31@yahoo.co

Apr 22, 2016 08:55pm

rest in peace Sir,

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Kamran

Apr 22, 2016 08:56pm

@Saeed why is Imran khan responsible for this.this is Pakistan not Uk where weapons are banned

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Ind

Apr 22, 2016 09:00pm

Feel sad for the minorities.

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khan

Apr 22, 2016 09:02pm

tragic - RIP, Mr. Singh :(

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wajid

Apr 22, 2016 09:08pm

Nation is sad , he was one of my favourite politician in Pak. Me and my family adore him always. He did great services for Province and PTI (Pak Tareek Insaf party). He is indeed a great loss of Pak, today we lost our Leader.

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ARIF MAROOF

Apr 22, 2016 09:09pm

Truly sad to hear this news. I knew him as a true patriotic and dedicated PTI worker. Still can't believe he is no more with us :(

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Ali

Apr 22, 2016 09:09pm

...and it goes on and on.....!!! when will the nation wake up from the slumber!!!

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larka

Apr 22, 2016 09:13pm

Sorry state of affairs

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larka

Apr 22, 2016 09:15pm

@Kamran It happen in KPK, so who should be responsible??? I guess Sindh or BaluchistanGovt :).Responsibility is with KPK provincial govt.

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Known Unknown

Apr 22, 2016 09:15pm

No one is safe in Pakistan.

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M.Saeed

Apr 22, 2016 09:17pm

We must protect our Sikh minority with utmost care and resolve.

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A. Ali

Apr 22, 2016 09:20pm

gutless people do such acts.... shame on these who did this....

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Khalid Ayub

Apr 22, 2016 09:25pm

I condemn from the depth of my heart, very sad incident.

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Inqelab Zindabad

Apr 22, 2016 09:29pm

@Truthful from USA As always, everyone except yourself.

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Krana

Apr 22, 2016 09:29pm

this is the fate of minority in Pakistan

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AIZ

Apr 22, 2016 09:35pm

This is absolute sad to our minority brothers....

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Apr 22, 2016 09:38pm

Disgusted that these assailants cannot be caught and punished

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Someone

Apr 22, 2016 09:41pm

Let's not jump into the minority bandwagon so fast. The cause of the murder is to be ascertained. It is most likely political sabotage. PTI workers and MPAs have been gunned down in the past due to political violence and motives.

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AntiCorruption

Apr 22, 2016 09:47pm

@Saeed ...what an opportunistic comment. ! May God rest his soul in peace.

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Lucky Star

Apr 22, 2016 09:50pm

People who criticize Punjab governance needs to take hard look into affairs of PTI governance in KP.

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Zack Khan

Apr 22, 2016 09:50pm

@M.Saeed We must protect our minorities!

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gul

Apr 22, 2016 09:51pm

Tragic event!

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m singh

Apr 22, 2016 09:54pm

Rip..........

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Ayub

Apr 22, 2016 09:58pm

Very unfortunate incident. This is cowardice to target soft a soft target. The incident is condemning and demand quick arrest and prosecution of the culprits.

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azaz barenis

Apr 22, 2016 09:59pm

I often found him busy helping people in his office with no distinction of color and creed.That,s why he was so popular among all and sundry.Great loss to people in general and PTI in particular.May God give courage to his family for this irreparable loss.

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Omar

Apr 22, 2016 10:00pm

@Ind And what about when the majority who are killed most of the time are killed. He was a Pakistani and we all feel the pain. Please don't be selective in your grief for your own personal gains.

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Syed Badshah

Apr 22, 2016 10:02pm

YOUR COMMENT a very coward and tragic incident.targetting minorities will create a chronic problem

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Rahat

Apr 22, 2016 10:03pm

Deepest condolences to the bereaved family. These foreign funded blood thirsty animals have declared a war on the people of Pakistan. They should know that they may kill a few hundred,a few thousand but cannot win this war to impose their ignorance. Every single person of this nation is ready to sacrifice his/her life but will never bow down in front of these ignorant beasts.

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ahsan

Apr 22, 2016 10:21pm

I am deeply saddened to see him die he was the first Sikh I saw in mainstream politics who talked a lot of sense who was also doing a lot for his fellow Sikhs ie. they got a proper place of worship in peshawar. May his soul rest in peace, i hope someone like him carries on his legacy. I also hope to see more Sikhs, Hindus, Christians step up and actively take part in politics to send a message to this low lives that we aren't scared of such barbarians. We need to stand up for the vulnerable as a community

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zulfiqar mirza

Apr 22, 2016 10:23pm

Where was establishment???

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amir khan

Apr 22, 2016 10:24pm

question mark on operation...

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Myview

Apr 22, 2016 10:32pm

We should not be sad- we should be outraged. Is this a civilized nation or a jungle?

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Myview

Apr 22, 2016 10:35pm

I have some Sikh friends.Beautiful hardworking sincere people.Wonder how they will take this

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Pakistani

Apr 22, 2016 10:40pm

Sad

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Anwar

Apr 22, 2016 10:49pm

Only one safe in this country are ones looting this country

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Bipul

Apr 22, 2016 10:49pm

Why these gunmen always remain unknown?

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Django

Apr 22, 2016 10:53pm

very sad.

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MUHAMMAD USMAN KHAN

Apr 22, 2016 11:19pm

@Nadeem I am thinking the same

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Sarwar, USA.

Apr 22, 2016 11:24pm

RIP. Very sad day... Indeed. Gen. Raheel Sharif please continue your good work to get rid of these killers.

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rizwan

Apr 22, 2016 11:26pm

very sad RIP

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Ali

Apr 22, 2016 11:32pm

Very sad news. RIP.

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mba

Apr 22, 2016 11:49pm

Pakistan should be a countrz of ALL Pakistanis regardless of their religion and race. My heartly condolance to the familz and the party. When are we going to get rid of these madness.

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kam

Apr 23, 2016 12:02am

Why don't we call these TTP people what they really are- Munafiks! Educate whole of the Muslim world that TTP, ISIS, LET, Jundullah, etc are all Munafiks. They existed at the time of our beloved Prophet PBUH and exist even now.

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Lafanga

Apr 23, 2016 12:16am

Crush and terminate the RAW supported TTP wherever they are found. They are enemies of Pakistan. May Soran Singh's soul rest in peace. Brave man and brave Pakistani.

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Apr 23, 2016 01:01am

KPK poloce, Track them, arrest them and set an example for the sake of innocent lives! This madness has to stop at some point!

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asif

Apr 23, 2016 01:28am

These guys who killed this man has nothing to do with Pakistan. They don't belong to this land. Their party name should not contain Pakistan.

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abbas kd

Apr 23, 2016 01:28am

it makes me so sick to stomach reading this news. I can not understand the logic these terrorists have for killing innocent humans. I m a Muslim living here in the Christian West but have all the religious freedom I want. No one here wants to kill me just because I m a minority Muslim.

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Langda Tyagi

Apr 23, 2016 01:44am

so sad,,

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Pakistani

Apr 23, 2016 01:53am

IK, do you still bilieve in talks with them?

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Shah

Apr 23, 2016 01:56am

Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) who gave you the authority to go and kill an innocent person. I am pretty sure you guys will rot in HELL. It is a sad day Pakistan has lost a true patriot son.

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Goga Nalaik

Apr 23, 2016 02:24am

RIP Sardar jee Our next generations will surely remember your contribution for NIA PAKISTAN

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Imtiaz Ali Khan

Apr 23, 2016 03:04am

Dear brother I'm sorry! I feel broken and hurt after listening to this sad news. Brave soul you lived on this earth like a lion and it's people like you because of us we have a voice. Wahey Guru ki fateh!

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LETMEKNOW

Apr 23, 2016 03:11am

@Gamble Who is safe?

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Imran Hunzai

Apr 23, 2016 03:25am

Heartbreaking. Met him a few weeks ago at an event. Such a thoughtful man he was.

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brar

Apr 23, 2016 04:05am

May be from minority or majority any life lost is condemable

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Zulfikr Ali Khan(ZAK)

Apr 23, 2016 04:55am

No amount of military posturing can overcome radical mind set unless extremism is stopped from indoctrinated in to children.

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Nabeel

Apr 23, 2016 05:01am

Singh sahib a true patriot hard worker energetic man - so deeply hurt to hear that he is no more amongst us. He will be missed a lot. RIP Singh sahib.

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zafar

Apr 23, 2016 05:16am

@Saeed Saeed bahee what Imran or Police could do when few crazy people take the gun and start shooting? stop the blame game please. We have the best police in UK and in US but still people die with Gun crimes...these type of incidents are very difficult to control. Crazy people.....

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Asif Kashmiri

Apr 23, 2016 05:36am

Very sad to hear this - RIP BROTHER

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Dr Vimal

Apr 23, 2016 05:53am

@Nadeem why does somebody have to be behind it? Truth is hidden in plain sight.

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Ayub

Apr 23, 2016 05:59am

A gruesome and barbaric act. All our sympathies are with the bereaved family. The culprits must immediately be traced and presented before the military court for speedy justice.

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dipak

Apr 23, 2016 06:09am

minorities in this country believe in nonviolance and very peaceful community. even their crime record is extreme low.rulers are not taking action and as a result common man of this country is suffering abroad, which one cannot deny. it is high time for the people to draw attention on this subject.

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Jawad U Rahman

Apr 23, 2016 06:33am

Sardar Soran Singh Shaheed. Respect!

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imran

Apr 23, 2016 06:35am

So sad. Another cowardly act by low life criminals.

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avi

Apr 23, 2016 06:56am

May ur soul rest in peace,Pakistan is your motherland love it,respect it,stand for it,if needs arises kill for it or lay down your lives....

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rejoice

Apr 23, 2016 07:14am

Killing innocent is a grave crime. I wonder who will benefit from it. Enemies of Pakistan..... Of course! There is not doubt about it. TTP or whosoever, they are hired and they kill for money. Pakistan should stand against infiltrators. Their aim is to destabilize Pakistan. Our target should be infiltrators, who are based in Afghanistan and cross border to execute heinous crime.

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Yasser

Apr 23, 2016 07:49am

So Sad

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Amer RAO

Apr 23, 2016 08:15am

R.I.P , really very sad news.

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Chris Roberts

Apr 23, 2016 08:27am

I am sure that I am not the only one to point out that in almost every such incident the culprits were riding on a motorcycle and manage to get away.

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Be Brave

Apr 23, 2016 08:45am

@Patriot be brave and face the challenges to change fate of nation. . . OR Leave Pakistan, instead of maligning it in front of opponents.

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Gurjit Singh

Apr 23, 2016 08:51am

It is so sad that our Sikh brother shot dead by some people. I thankful to people Pakistan who are showing sympathy with the Sikhs. Hope the culprits will be brought to justice. Please investigate deeply who is behind this

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T.M.Wazir

Apr 23, 2016 09:20am

I do feel very sorry for the Family, TTP and their sources needs to eliminated from Pakistan if we don't want to see another incident like this or even worse. RIP

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Abid Hafeez

Apr 23, 2016 10:45am

It was terrible bad. Sikhs are our good friends. This must not have happened on Pakistani soil.

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Moly

Apr 23, 2016 10:55am

SWAT and North Waziristan were free of terrorists, as claimed by the Army.

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Gulzar

Apr 23, 2016 11:16am

@Prateik He was not minority. And is killed because he was loved and respected by every one. He is killed because he was voice of the people.

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Ahsan

Apr 23, 2016 11:43am

Everything is not as good as they say it is.

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Shaill

Apr 23, 2016 12:33pm

If Pakistan doesn't eliminate relegious extremists then any budy not safe in Pakistan.

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Umesh

Apr 23, 2016 01:29pm

@GAK Wazir they have almost succeeded !! otherwise you can check minorities population graph from the partition .

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HBK

Apr 23, 2016 01:48pm

Very depressed on hearing this.

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RIZ

Apr 23, 2016 01:50pm

Another Real die hard Pakistani lost to hate , he was a good man and loved Pakistan.RIP

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RizUK

Apr 23, 2016 01:57pm

Our reader fellows from india, I always enjoy your good comments here, but at this time please stop playing minorities card here. We are all facing the same problem of terrorism in the Pakistan and are all behind our security forces to eradicate this evil from our society. Now we do know what has happened to minorities in India especially to Muslims in Gujrat and Sikhs in Punjab. So please avoid pointing fingers.

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tanweer

Apr 23, 2016 02:16pm

Another sad day in our history. These people who carry out these crimes should be eliminated.

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ishaq

Apr 23, 2016 02:33pm

Not a single word of condolence by religious parties

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Ravel

Apr 23, 2016 02:32pm

This guy used to walk in a park near my home in township before he joined politics. Miniorities should not join politics under these circumstances. life is everything. feel very sad for the deceased family. Pakistan bleeds.

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KASHMIRI BOY

Apr 23, 2016 02:42pm

What did he wrong ,? A sad moment for minorities and pti workers.

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adnan

Apr 23, 2016 03:00pm

It was terrorism and obviously terrorist would claim it. So TTP did it.Who says minorities are safe in Pakistan?

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Muzzamil

Apr 23, 2016 04:18pm

Pakistan is becoming bad day by day. Just think about how bad impression it may have given to western countries. If any investment company want to invest in Pakistan they will think about it thousands of times. We curse Malala see what Taliban is doing with us. Unfortunately our religious clergy as always are silent.

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Muzzamil

Apr 23, 2016 04:24pm

He was an asset who was lost in the middle of our society.

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Irfan

Apr 23, 2016 06:11pm

Very sad news,tears in my eyes

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Yasir Khan

Apr 24, 2016 08:30am

Unfortunately people are right when they say that minorities are not safe in Pakistan. But to be fair, a lot more Muslims have died in the last 10 years in terrorist attacks. Either way, I am heart broken to read this news. Irrespective of his caste or creed, he was a Pakistani and we should not be selective about who we show our grief for. As a Pakistani, I am extremely ashamed of what is happening in our country. My head bows in shame. I apologize to the Pakistani Sikh community for this horrible act. We should do our utmost to crush TTP and all related militant groups once and for all.

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Syed Ali

Apr 24, 2016 09:57am

Another black day for Pakistan and Muslims.

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Jagmohan Singh

Apr 24, 2016 02:00pm

I simply can't guess why Dr. Soran Singh was assassinated ? Was it because he was a Sikh or is it simply a political murder having no relationship with his religion ? Whatsoever be the reason, it is a condemn-able and cowardly act. Dr. Soran Singh was a true Pakistani and a mainstream politician. Such persons ought to be extolled and protected. They represent pluralistic and multi-cultural face of Pakistani society. I urge the family of Dr. Soran Singh to fight the feeling of insecurity, if one haunts it, after this gruesome murder and must never leave this country and keep contributing for its well being and prosperity.

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Apr 24, 2016 03:03pm

No hope for minorities. It is worsening day by day and are regarded as soft targets.

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sam

Apr 24, 2016 10:59pm

@Gamble The man was brave because inspire of knowing that he was fighting for the rights of minorities. He must be praised! I would rather die fighting than run away leaving others in distress!

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Ukumar

Apr 25, 2016 12:22am

@MA Good suggestion. However, if you look at the history, these unknown gunmen remain unknown and no one is punished.

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Dr.Aly khan

Apr 25, 2016 03:23pm

May Mr.singh rest in peace he was a great gentleman.

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Dr.Aly khan

Apr 25, 2016 03:24pm

We salute Mr.soran singh.

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Adam khan

Apr 25, 2016 06:50pm

Our deepest and sincerest condolences to so ran sings family and friends . A nation is In mourning over the loss of this great minority leader and representative .The menace of terrorism must be eliminated from all directions . Innocent lives are being lost daily and it must stop . Peace and stability to all .

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