Asim Tariq
Coverage of Asim Tariq in the Nexus archive.
- Islamabad court extends physical remand of PAF officer’s alleged killer by seven days
An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad extended the physical remand of Saad Abbasi, accused of murdering Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq, by seven days. The court approved the extension after prosecutors requested further investigation, including recovering the suspect's mobile phone and examining the recovered pistol used in the shooting.
- PAF officer who sacrificed his life saving woman in distress laid to rest with military honours: ISPR
Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq, who died saving a woman from a suspect, was honored with full military funeral rites. The suspect, arrested within nine hours, had attempted to abduct the woman, who worked at a cash and carry outlet with him.
- PAF officer’s alleged killer sent to jail in Islamabad
An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad sent Saad Abbasi, the alleged killer of Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq, to jail for 14 days for an identity parade. The suspect is accused of shooting the officer while he attempted to prevent an abduction.
- PM, president pay tribute to PAF officer who sacrificed his life to save woman from alleged abduction
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq, who died while attempting to prevent a woman's alleged abduction in Islamabad. The suspect, arrested within nine hours, had reportedly picked up the woman from a cash and carry outlet before the incident. Both leaders emphasized the need for a transparent investigation and justice for the officer's sacrifice.