Hussain had been sitting in his car for hours outside a private hotel on Hyderabad Road in Sanghar city, according to police.
CCTV footage of outside the hotel has been obtained and is being closely examined, according to the DIG Faisal Bashir.
Eyewitnesses stated that no sound of gunfire was heard. The car windows were rolled up, and no evidence was found of anyone nearby or any commotion around the vehicle.
The DIG said call data records were being retrieved and would be available within 24 hours. He added that the body has been placed in a Hyderabad mortuary, while the post-mortem report is awaited.
Khawar’s pistol and car have been sent for forensic analysis. CCTV footage also showed Khawar entering a restaurant and later returning to sit in his car, the DIG said.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah took notice of the incident, sought a report from the Inspector General of Police, and directed that a competent officer investigate the case.
The Chief Minister expressed deep grief over Hussain’s death, prayed for the bereaved family, and directed the administration to extend full cooperation.
The Karachi Press Club, where Hussain was an active member, demanded an impartial investigation and said his tragic demise has left the entire journalistic community in mourning.
Condemnations from leaders
PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Hussain was a dutiful and responsible professional whose sudden death was a shock to the media fraternity.
Sindh’s senior minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, called his death an irreparable loss, while Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar sought a report from the Sanghar SSP and said Hussain’s contributions to journalism were unforgettable.
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, provincial minister Nasir Shah, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, and Shazia Marri also expressed deep sorrow over his death.