Pakistan police shoot dead 9-year-old Australian girl during armed robbery chase; officer arrested
The Independent (UK)—A Punjab Police officer fatally shot Hania Ahmed, a nine-year-old Australian girl, while in pursuit of armed robbers in eastern Pakistan. The family, from Perth, was visiting relatives when the incident occurred; officials confirmed the shooting was accidental. Australian Prime Minister Albanese demanded a full explanation from Pakistani authorities, and Canberra summoned Pakistan's envoy. A Pakistani police officer was arrested in connection with the killing as the investigation deepened.
- The Independent (UK) — Australian PM Albanese personally demanded answers as investigation deepened
- LA Times — Police kill 16-year-old boy during Santa Ana family disturbance call
- Euronews — Family from Perth was visiting relatives in Pakistan when the incident occurred
- South China Morning Post — A Pakistani police officer was arrested in connection with the accidental shooting
- Al Jazeera — Punjab Police officer fired during chase of armed robbers; Australia demanded answers
- BBC — Victim named Hania Ahmed; Australia formally demanded a full explanation from Pakistani authorities