Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Property Dispute Suspected in Firing at Naseem Shah's Home
Someone shot at the front gate of the house where the family of a famous Pakistani cricket player, Naseem Shah, lives.
Luckily, no one was hurt.
The police are investigating and think it might be because of a fight over land or a disagreement with people in the area.
The area where the house is located sometimes has problems with fighting and security issues.
Even though this happened, Naseem Shah decided to keep playing cricket in a series against Sri Lanka.
Unknown individuals fired shots at the gate of Pakistan cricketer Naseem Shah's ancestral home in Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
No one was harmed during the incident.
Police are investigating the firing and suspect a property dispute or regional enmity as possible motives.
Additional security has been provided at Naseem Shah's residence.
Naseem Shah will continue to play for the national team in the ODI series against Sri Lanka.
- Who
- Unknown assailants and Pakistan cricketer Naseem Shah's family
- What
- Firing incident at Naseem Shah's ancestral home, with police investigating a property dispute as a possible motive.
- When
- Before the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
- Where
- Naseem Shah's ancestral home in Lower Dir district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Why
- Initial investigations point to a property dispute or regional enmity.
Incident Details
Investigation and Context
Nature of the Attack
Incident Details
Unknown assailants fired at the gate of Naseem Shah's ancestral home in Lower Dir district.
Investigation and Context
The attackers fired shots at the entrance of the Hujra (guest space) next to the family home.
Motive Investigation
Incident Details
Initial investigations by police indicate a property dispute or regional enmity as possible motives.
Investigation and Context
The District Police Officer mentioned it could also be a result of the overall security environment in the area, where Northern areas security forces frequently combat terror attacks and tribal feuds are known.
- Incident Location
- Ancestral home in Lower Dir district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Target
- Gate of the Hujra (guest space) next to Naseem Shah's family home
- Injuries
- None
- Suspected Motives
- Property dispute or regional enmity, potentially linked to the overall security environment
- Investigation Lead
- District Police Officer (DPO) Taimur Khan
- Security Measures
- Additional security provided at the residence
Sources
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