# Australia demands answers after girl taken hostage is shot dead by Pakistan police

- Published: 2026-06-15T09:42:20Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:22:40Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqj9v7nw3vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Pakistani police said the nine-year-old was mistakenly shot as they pursued a group of armed robbers.

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