A prominent lawyer, rights activist, and former head of Pakistan's Supreme Court Bar Association has died after being shot inside a court in Peshawar, police reported on January 16. A suspect was arrested after allegedly shooting Latif Afridi inside the Peshawar High Cour police told RFE/RL. Afridi, 79, was transported to the nearest hospital but succumbed to his injuries during medical treatment, a hospital spokesperson said. No group has so far claimed the attack. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal, click here.
Prominent Pakistan Lawyer, Rights Activist Shot Dead In Court
