TV journo Hamid Mir shot at in Karachi

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Dawn.Com, Karachi :Unknown gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on Hamid Mir in Karachi on Saturday, injuring the senior reporter and television anchorperson.Reports said the incident took place on Sharae Faisal near Natha Khan area when the gunmen opened fire on his vehicle around 5:30pm.The journalist was on his way to his office from the airport when he was attacked.Mir was taken to a private hospital for emergency treatment. The journalist received two gunshots and was taken to the hospital in a state of unconsciousness.Mir is now reported to have regained consciousness and hospital admin say his condition is out of danger.In a message, President Mamnoon Hussain condemned the attack and expressed sorrow at the incident.Social media also exploded with messages of condemnation.

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