Information Minister Condemns Killing of Artist Anam Tanoli

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 25-year-old artist Anam Tanoli in Lahore.

The Information Minister asked IG Punjab to submit report of the said incident.

In a statement Fawad said artists are the best assets of the country and they portray the real and soft image of the country on international forums.The minister also directed IG Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to provide security too the artists of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as they are also facing threats.

Earlier on September 01, Anam Tanoli was found dead at her residence in an upscale neighbourhood of Lahore.

The model-cum-fashion designer Anam Tanoli had reportedly returned to Pakistan from Italy two months ago.Anum was found hanging inside the house in Defence-B area. Her body was shifted to Jinnah Hospital for medico-legal formalities.

Police said they were investigating whether it was a case of murder or suicide.

Meanwhile, investigators recorded statement of the deceased’s mother.