A Pakistani-origin US national Dr Ali Shahbaz was shot dead over a property dispute in Hafizabad on Sunday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to details, US national Dr Ali Shahbaz and Umar Hyat were involved in a property row in Risalpur Tarar, Hafizabad. 

Today, Umar Hyat along with his gunman intercepted Dr Shahbaz. His guard opened fire on the doctor, killing him on the spot. Another person also got injured in the incident.

After killing Dr Shahbaz, the accused fled the scene.

Hafizabad police took the dead body in their custody and shifted it to the city morgue. 

The DPO said that the police had registered a case against the accused and were searching for them. 

Reporter Mian Mazhar