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PwC New Zealand Accountant Killed in Christchurch Mosque Terrorist Attack

Posted on by Jason Bramwell

A 27-year-old chartered accountant from Pakistan who worked at PwC New Zealand was among the 50 people who were killed during a terrorist attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, according to published reports.

Syed Areeb Ahmed

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Pakistan confirmed the death of Syed Areeb Ahmed on March 16.

He was one of six Pakistanis who died in the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand history.

According to one report, Areeb went to New Zealand 18 months ago to work at PwC. His now-deleted LinkedIn profile said he was a senior associate at the firm.

PwC New Zealand confirmed Areeb’s death on Saturday in a post on Facebook:

PwC US Chairman Tim Ryan offered his condolences on Sunday:

In addition to the 50 people killed in Friday’s attack, 50 others were wounded, authorities said.

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