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Karachi chartered accountant among the 6 Pakistanis killed in Christchurch attacks

Identified as Syed Areeb Ahmed, the 27-year-old hailing from Karachi was also confirmed by the foreign office to have lost his life in the brutal terror attack that unfolded in two mosques in Christchurch and Wellington.

By Web Desk
March 16, 2019

Six Pakistanis have been confirmed dead in the Christchurch mosque terror attacks including a chartered accountant from Karachi.

Identified as Syed Areeb Ahmed, the 27-year-old hailing from Karachi was also confirmed by the foreign office to have lost his life in the brutal terror attack that unfolded in two mosques in Christchurch and Wellington.

Reports have revealed that Areeb was travelling to New Zealand on behalf of his company for professional reason.

The news was also later confirmed by Areeb’s cousin on his social media account.

Foreign office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal confirmed the death of six Pakistanis in the brutal massacre who were identified as Mr. Sohail Shahid; Syed Jahandad Ali; Syed Areeb Ahmed; Mr. Mahboob Haroon; Mr. Naeem Rashid and his son Mr. Talha Naeem.