Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Zubair Baloch Shot in Karachi’s Lyari, Critical Condition
Zubair Baloch, a 40‑year‑old man from Karachi’s Lyari, was shot by unknown gunmen on a Thursday night.
The attackers were on a motorcycle and fired at him while he was outside his home.
Two other people were hurt too.
Zubair was taken to Civil Hospital Karachi for surgery and is still very sick.
Police are looking into whether this was a gang fight or a personal grudge.
Some locals say Zubair joined a political party recently, which might have made people nervous.
The whole incident has made people worry that old gang fights could start again in Lyari.
Zubair Baloch, 40, brother of imprisoned gangster Uzair Baloch, was shot and critically wounded in Karachi’s Lyari on Thursday evening.
The attack occurred outside his Singu Lane residence on Chakiwara Road, with armed men on a motorcycle firing before fleeing.
Two passersby were also injured; Zubair was taken to Civil Hospital Karachi for surgery and remains in critical condition.
Police are investigating motives, citing possible gang rivalry or personal enmity, and noting his 2012 arrest in seven criminal cases and 2025 release.
A local activist reports Zubair recently joined a political party, raising fears of a resurgence of Lyari’s past gang violence.
- Who
- Zubair Baloch, brother of imprisoned gangster Uzair Baloch
- What
- Shot and critically injured in a gun attack
- When
- Thursday evening, 2024
- Where
- Lyari, Karachi, on Chakiwara Road outside his Singu Lane residence
- Why
- Police investigating possible gang rivalry or personal enmity; activist reports recent political affiliation
- Victim
- Zubair Baloch
- Age
- 40
- Location
- Lyari, Karachi
- Injuries
- Chest and abdomen, multiple gunshot wounds
- Hospital
- Civil Hospital Karachi
- Perpetrators
- Unknown armed men on motorcycle
- Investigation focus
- Gang rivalry, personal enmity
- Related figure
- Uzair Baloch
Sources
Pakistan: Uzair Baloch’s brother shot in Karachi’s Lyari
Brother of Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch critically injured in shooting in Karachi
Uzair Baloch's Brother Shot Multiple Times In Karachi's Lyari By Unknown Gunmen
