Z.A. Shahid
Year: 1997
Nationality: Pakistan
Killed by: Political Group
Location: Lahore, Pakistan
Press organization: Khabrain
What's Z.A. Shahid's story?
Shahid, a photographer with the Urdu-language daily Khabrain, was killed in a bomb blast at a court house. The bombing targeted leaders of the Sipah Sahaba Pakistan, an anti-Shiite party, who were being brought from jail to a hearing. At least 19 people were killed and more than 80 injured. Five of the injured were journalists.
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