Two killed as religious scholar survives Pakistan assassination attempt

    At least two people have been killed in a suspected assassination attempt on a religious scholar in Pakistan.

    Mufti Mohammad Taqi Usmani survived the attack by unidentified gunmen on a flyover in Karachi.

    Dawn News reports that two guards were killed after vehicles were shot at by pillion riders.

    It is believed two others, including a bystander, were also injured.

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