The car of Superintedent Jamil Kakar was sprayed with bullets as he was leaving his home.

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Mr Kakar was on his way to a court hearing at the time of the attack.

BBC: Top Pakistan policeman is shot dead in Quetta

Police say that Mr Kakar was killed instantly in Friday's attack and that they are investigating the motives behind it.

BBC: Top Pakistan policeman is shot dead in Quetta

However, after the Taleban regime was ousted three years ago, Ms Kakar went back to the police - and was instantly given the same job as before.

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