Unidentified assailants who were riding a motorcycle opened fire on a policeman killing him on the spot in Bannu district, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.
The gun attack took place in the jurisdiction of Bakakhel Police Station of Bannu.
According to details, the deceased head constable was identified as Shaista Khan. His dead body was later shifted to District Headquarters Hospital for autopsy.
The police registered a case against unknown accused and started investigation.
Reporter: Wazir Qayyum