Athar Mateen was a senior producer of

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. On 18 February 2022, 8:29 AM Mateen was killed in a firing incident on a car near

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Five Star Chowrangi area of

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. According to police and FIR, the incident took place during the

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while the incident is under investigation. The incident took place at 8:29 a.m., according to CCTV. Matin is survived by two daughters and a wife.

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* Prime Minister

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directed that every effort be made to bring the accused to justice. Expressing deep sorrow, he strongly condemned the incident and said that the mourners share in the family's grief. * Sindh Governor

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strongly condemned the killing of Athar Matin and directed Additional IG Karachi to take action for the arrest of the accused. He said that police should ensure the protection of life, property, and honor of citizens while Sindh government should take practical steps to eradicate lawlessness. * Sindh Chief Minister

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expressed sorrow over the death of Mateen and took notice of the incident, and demanded an immediate report from Additional IG Karachi. He also directed the concerned authorities to arrest the killers immediately.

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