LAHORE, FEB 23, (DNA) -The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a communication services company is among the eight people killed at a bomb blast in Defence area of Lahore, a tech website said in a report.

According to the report, Moazzam Paracha, CEO of Airlink, was present at the under-construction building targeted in the blast. He sustained serious injury and was taken to the General Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The deceased was regarded as a highly disciplined person among his industry fellows.

Moazzam Paracha was a major force in driving Airlink to its current leading position in the market. His tragic demise is a major loss for the complete industry.

Earlier, at least eight people were killed while 21 others injured after a blast ripped through an under-construction building in Lahore’s DHA.=DNA

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