KARACHI: A trader was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack in New Karachi on Thursday morning when he was on his way to New Subzi Mandi, police said.

The victim was identified as 45-year-old Imran Riazuddin.

New Karachi Industrial Area SHO Zahid Lodhi said the deceased was engaged in the vegetable business. He left his residence at around 4:15am, as per his routine, along with his relative, Zakir. They were travelling in a vehicle (KB-7151), driven by Sajjad Ahmed.

The officer said that after they travelled a short distance, two unidentified armed men riding a motorcycle approached the vehicle from behind. The suspects intercepted the vehicle and forced it to stop. One of the suspects shot Imran in the head, as a result of which he died on the spot. Both suspects fled from the scene on their motorcycle.

The SHO ruled out the possibility of robbery. During the inspection of the crime scene, police recovered one spent bullet casing. Further investigation is underway.

The body was shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for medico-legal formalities.

Teenager shot dead by robbers

A teenager was gunned down by robbers in Shah Latif Town on Wednesday evening.

Officials said that the victim, Muzamil Ahmed, 18, was riding a motorcycle with his cousin, Mohammed Hamid. They were on their way when armed pillion riders intercepted them near Crown Marriage Hall, off National Highway. They attempted to snatch Muzamil’s mobile phone. When he put up resistance, the robbers shot him and fled.

Published in Dawn, August 28th, 2026