Kabul Jan Restaurant owner shot dead by unknown gunmen in Quetta
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QUETTA – A local restaurant owner was shot dead by unidentified armed men in Quetta early Saturday, police said. The victim was identified as Muhammad Hashim Noorzai, owner of the well-known Kabul Jan restaurant. According to police, the shooting occurred near Kuchlak Bypass within the jurisdiction of the Airport police station. The attackers fled the scene after carrying out the assault. Law enforcement officials reached the area after receiving information about the incident and launched an investigation. Police are working to determine the motive behind the killing and identify those responsible. کوئٹہ کابل جان ہوٹل کے مالک ممتاز تاجر ہاشم خان نورزئی کو بلیلی کی قریب نامعلوم مسلح افراد نے اپنی گاڑی میں فائرنگ کرکے قتل کردیا#Quetta #Balochistan #Pakistan #GonçaloRamos pic.twitter.com/QRZmuTTYlm — Hameed Baloch (@HD_7691) June 27, 2026 Further investigation into the case is underway.