Rehan Zaib Khan
Rehanzeb Khan (Urdu: ریحان زیب خان; died 31 January 2024) was a Pakistani politician who was a leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. He was an election candidate in NA-8 Bajaur participating in the 8 February 2024 elections.[1][2]
Rehan Zaib Khan | |
|---|---|
ریحان زیب خان | |
| Died | 31 January 2024 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Leader of Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party |
| Political party | Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf |
Career edit
Khan was an independent candidate in the 8 February elections who claimed the support of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party.[3] Despite the ban on PTI from contesting elections due to a recent court order, Khan was contesting the National Assembly seat from Bajaur constituency.[4]
Assassination edit
Rehan Zeib Khan was assassinated on 31 January 2024 during the election campaign in Sadiqabad Phatak Bazar Main Chowk in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Three of his supporters were also shot and injured.[2][5]
Khan's killing sparked fears of an increase in violence surrounding the parliamentary vote. His death was a major event before the 2024 general elections.[6][7]
References edit
- ^ Ali, Mushtaq (31 January 2024). "Pakistan election candidate shot dead in tribal district - police". Reuters. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ a b "PTI-affiliated candidate Rehan Zeb Khan gunned down in Bajaur". The Nation. 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Who Was Rehan Zeb Khan? Imran Khan-Led PTI Party Leader Shot Dead In Bajaur Rally". TimesNow. 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Independent candidate Rehan Zeb Khan gunned down in Bajaur". Dunya News. 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Pakistan election candidate shot dead in tribal district: police". Brecorder. 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Elections 2024: PTI-backed candidate Rehan Zeb Khan shot dead in Bajaur". Daily Pakistan Global. 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Violence mars electioneering activities as multiple blasts target Balochistan". www.geo.tv.