{"id":126837,"date":"2025-05-26T14:30:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T11:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=126837"},"modified":"2025-05-26T14:31:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T11:31:44","slug":"prominent-pakistani-journalist-latif-baloch-shot-dead-in-balochistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/islam\/pakistan\/126837-prominent-pakistani-journalist-latif-baloch-shot-dead-in-balochistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Prominent Pakistani Journalist Latif Baloch shot dead in Balochistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prominent Pakistani journalist Latif Baloch was shot dead by unknown gunmen at his home in Awaran, Balochistan, on Saturday, Khaama Press reported. Police reports state that armed assailants stormed his residence and fatally shot him. Authorities have launched an investigation but have yet to identify the perpetrators or determine a motive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baloch, known for reporting on sensitive issues including the ongoing conflict between the military and insurgents in Balochistan, was a respected local journalist. His death has sparked outrage among Pakistan\u2019s media community, highlighting growing concerns over press freedom and journalist safety in the volatile region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liaqat Baloch, deputy leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, condemned the killing and urged urgent measures to protect journalists. Media rights groups and international organizations like Reporters Without Borders have expressed alarm over the rising violence against journalists in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The murder underscores the urgent need for stronger protections for media workers and calls on the government to ensure justice and safeguard freedom of expression.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prominent Pakistani journalist Latif Baloch was shot dead by unknown gunmen at his home in Awaran, Balochistan, on Saturday, Khaama Press reported. Police reports state that armed assailants stormed his residence and fatally shot him. Authorities have launched an investigation but have yet to identify the perpetrators or determine a motive. 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