Australian girl killed in Pakistan after reportedly being shot dead by police

A nine-year-old Australian girl was killed and two relatives injured after reportedly being shot by police in Pakistan's Punjab province. The incident occurred on Wednesday night local time in Chakwal when the family, visiting relatives, was robbed while in their rental car. Pakistani news outlet Dawn reported that police opened fire on the vehicle following the robbery. The girl's family had travelled to Pakistan for a wedding. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed they are providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian citizen who died in Pakistan. Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting and the subsequent police response have not yet been fully disclosed by Pakistani authorities. The Australian government has stated it is in contact with Pakistani authorities to seek more information on the incident.