SECURITY — June 27, 2026
Owner of Kabul Jan Restaurant Killed in Armed Attack in Quetta
The shooting occurred on Saturday morning, the sixth of Saratan, near the Kuchlak crossing as the victim drove toward the city. Balochistan police have opened an investigation but no group has claimed responsibility.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — 2 min read
Mohammad Hashim Noorzai, owner of the well-known Kabul Jan restaurant in Quetta, Pakistan, was killed in a shooting by unknown armed attackers on Saturday morning.
The attack occurred while Noorzai was driving from his home toward the city near the Kuchlak crossing in the jurisdiction of the Quetta Airport police station. Attackers fired three bullets at him, killing him before fleeing the scene.
Balochistan police responded to the incident and launched an investigation into the motive and perpetrators. No group has claimed responsibility for the killing.
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