NADRA official killed in gun attack in Peshawar

Sabir Shah Hoti • November 6, 2026 • Pakistan

A National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) assistant director was shot dead in a firing incident in the Hayatabad area of Peshawar.

According to police, the deceased was identified as Fahad, son of Sharom, a resident of Kafur Dheri. He was killed in the parking area of a NADRA office.

Police said efforts are underway to identify the suspects through CCTV footage obtained from cameras installed in the parking area.

Upon receiving information about the incident, local police immediately rushed to the scene and recovered eight spent bullet casings from a .30-bore pistol.

The body of the deceased was shifted to a hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Meanwhile, police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident, examining various aspects of the case to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and trace those responsible.