In a spine-chilling incident which took place earlier Tuesday in Dadu, unidentified gunmen launched a daring daylight assault on a local printing press, leaving two journalists wounded, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the journalistic community and has prompted widespread condemnation.
Initial reports suggested that both Niaz Chandio and Rafiq Channa were caught in a sudden shooting incident while performing their professional work.
Since both sustained critical injuries, they were immediately shifted to Hyderabad for urgent medical care.
According to eyewitnesses, prompt retaliatory fire led to the killing of an attacker on the spot, bringing a sudden close to something which might have otherwise escalated into a more violent confrontation.
The assault unfolded amid the busiest hours in a bustling part of the city, eventually unleashing panic and inciting fear among the local citizens, with witnesses recounting scenes of utter chaos as gunfire resonated through the vicinity.
The attack has united the press community in outrage, as they labelled it a blatant attack on press freedom and the security of media personnel.
With demands for the swift apprehension and prosecution of those involved, there is growing pressure for an immediate and transparent investigation.
Reporter Kamran Korayi