Islamabad – October 8, 2025: In a shocking incident last night, Ehsan Elahi, Director Land at the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), was assassinated in Islamabad’s Blue Area, one of the city’s most sensitive zones.
Officials report that Elahi had exited a hotel after dinner when unidentified motorcycle-mounted assailants opened fire. He was struck and died instantly at the scene. The attackers fled before security forces could respond. His body was transported to PIMS Hospital for post-mortem amid protests from relatives and colleagues over the delay in FIR registration.
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Federal Minister for Housing, Riaz Hussain Pirzada, visited PIMS and met the family. He expressed deep grief and directed police to arrest the suspects and conduct a transparent and impartial investigation. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has taken notice of the case, ordering the Inspector General Islamabad to submit a detailed report and explore all angles.
Law enforcement sources say that evidence was collected from the site, CCTV footage is being reviewed, and multiple teams have been deployed to track down the attackers. The FIR should be registered imminently.
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Ehsan Elahi, as Director Land, was handling matters related to housing authority land claims and compensation issues. He had been involved in controversial decisions in the past, including compensation to landowners in Sector G-14, which had drawn criticism from locals and complaints to NAB over alleged favoritism.
In reaction to the killing, FGEHA staff, senior officers, and civil servants gathered at the hospital, demanding speedy justice and stronger security protection for public officials. The attack has stirred deep concern across media, political, and civil society circles, with many calling it an assault on institutional integrity.
Authorities say the investigation will examine motives, possible internal disputes, and security lapses. The public expects swift arrests and accountability to deter future attacks on government officials.
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