In Pakistan shot and killed musician Amjad Sabri

One of the most famous musicians in Pakistan Amjad Sabri was shot and killed Wednesday in Karachi. 45-year-old Sabri was the victim of a targeted killing. Two attackers on a motorcycle opened fire on his car. They did 5 or 6 shots and fled.

Sabri died of his wounds on the way to the hospital, according to a senior official in the police Haider. The singer did not have any political affiliation.

Amjad Sabri belonged to a prominent family and were in the most famous group in the country. They performed at international level and was known for his performances of mystical Islamic poetry. Faction of the Taliban claimed responsibility for the murder, citing the fact that the type of music Sabri is "blasphemous".

Pakistani security personnel inspect the car of musician who is all riddled with bullets. Journalist Ajmer, Nagui, who works at the local music crowd, explained that this form of musical art can threaten radical groups.

Family, Sabri, and their unique urban style of the famous Qawwali in Pakistan since 1950. Their music and lyrics are known to almost all pakistantel social and cultural spectrum.

The murder on Wednesday of Amjad Sabri caused a storm of indignation and grief in the country. Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif released a statement calling the killing a "terrorist attack" and praising Sabri for his efforts in promoting "Qawwali in the country."

Pakistani Shiites shout slogans next to kerosene lamps, to pay tribute to Sufi musician Amjab Sabri. The Ministry of internal Affairs released a statement in which he stressed that the security agencies of Pakistan and intelligence services will work together to track down killers Sabri.

Many Pakistanis have turned to social media to Express outrage in connection with the murder, which took place during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Muslim calendar.

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