Thousands of Pakistanis attend senior journalist Arshad Sharif's funeral, politicians demand probe  

The funeral prayers for Arshad Sharif, a senior journalist killed in Kenya, were held at 2pm in Islamabad at Shah Faisal Mosque.

Security at the mosque was increased with over 3,500 security personnel being deployed.

The journalist was shot dead in Kenya by the local police in an alleged case of "mistaken identity."

The incident took place on Sunday (October 23). The Star reported that he was shot in the head and died after he and his driver breached a roadblock that was meant to monitor the vehicles at the place.

Kenyan police officials claimed the car was stopped and both the journalist and driver were asked to identify themselves but they failed which later led to the chaseand killing of the senior journalist.

The instance has heightened the political tensions in Pakistan and many dignitaries demand a thorough investigation into the matter.

Several Kenyan authorities have also been questioning Kenya's police claims.

The 49-year-old journalist fled to Dubai in August after being charged with multiple cases, includingone sedition case over an interview with PTI leader Shahbaz Gill during which the leader made few controversial comments. After receiving death threats, he fled to Dubai and relocated to Kenya after his visa expired, the Business Recorder reported.