College professor shot dead in Lahore's Iqbal Town

E-Paper | March 18, 2026

Unidentified assailants on Tuesday shot dead a professor of Government College of Science in Lahore's Iqbal Town area, police said.

Professor Rao Altaf Hussain was killed when attackers opened fire on his car as he was returning home after dropping off his son to school.

The police have started investigation to determine whether the attack was a targeted killing. They are also surveying the CCTV footage of the incident.

The professor's body has been shifted to Mayo Hospital in Lahore.

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ARSHAD JAVED

Nov 15, 2016 11:40am

There is no security for a common man in PAKISTAN. It is the right of POLITICIANS, JUDGES,GENERALS & MINISTERS.Daily innocent citizens are being killed and all governments & POLICE are committed to protection of VVIPS/VIPS.Do take care of common people too.

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Karim

Nov 15, 2016 11:42am

Intellectuals have no scope in Pakistan.

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Ahmed bin Babar

Nov 15, 2016 11:43am

Zero tolerance to the sectarian violence should be order of the day...

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Philosopher (from Japan)

Nov 15, 2016 11:43am

Rip. Sad to hear about a professor's death. Another bright mind is lost.

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sultan ahmed

Nov 15, 2016 11:46am

Being done under planned conspiracy.the professor who was a noble citizen of the country,he was not only a highest educated figure but also playing a good role ,teaching the new young generation. In fact,elements who are busy in destroying our society culture and economy and undermining Islamic state are dancing on the indication of their foreign masters But they ever success in their mission they face defeat time and time again,Pakistan will remained established forever.InshAllah.

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Zen

Nov 15, 2016 01:40pm

Forget about holding an investigation. After all, the blame will surely be laid on 'enemies' for disturbing CPEC.

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Nov 15, 2016 01:40pm

Such a devastating news for the family. Why would any professional live in Pakistan when everyday there are events like this? We surely need more than patriotism to live here.

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Nov 15, 2016 02:23pm

Extremely sad event. These incidences of ruthless murder sand suicide missions can be stopped if there is a strong will behind, which unfortunately we do not have. For the past 01 decade we are being subjected to suicide bombing every where, but no serious effort has ever come out to reach the root cause, dismantle the groups etc etc. So dear fellow brothers unfortunately i do not see any hope at least for the next few years to come, till the time our real powers decide that we cannot pursue a dual policy , the snakes we have nurtured for so long are biting us and hurting us real hard....

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Think twice.

Nov 15, 2016 03:26pm

All leaders, political, religious and bureaucrats, are busy looting the country. Please do not disturb them.

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Amin

Nov 15, 2016 05:45pm

This is horrible.

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Mulazim hussain

Nov 15, 2016 07:44pm

Very sad indeed!

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S. A. M.

Nov 15, 2016 10:39pm

oh just another educated person been killed. so what's so new about it.

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OSMAN

Nov 16, 2016 12:53am

What was the motive?

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Ash20

Nov 16, 2016 02:32am

All moderates will lose life unless they come out from their cocoon and aggressively defeat extremism. Silence is no more an option.

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