February 17, 2026 06:52 pm (IST)
Pakistan: Professor killed by unknown men
Lahore, Nov 15 (IBNS): A professor was shot dead by unknown attackers in Pakistan's Lahore city on Tuesday, media reports said.
The deceased has been identified as Professor Rao Altaf Hussain.
He was a professor working at Government College of Science in Lahore.
Professor Rao Altaf Hussain was killed when attackers opened fire on his car as he was returning home after dropping off his son to school, Dawn News reported.
According to reports, the police have started investigating into the matter.
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