A woman was killed by her son along with an accomplice on the Indus Highway near Nar Khuda Bakhash area of Lakki Marwat on Sunday.
Police said Shakila Bibi, 34, received critical bullet injuries and died instantly. They said the attackers fled the scene on a motorcycle.
They cited a family dispute as the reason behind the murder and said the body was transported to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, Serai Naurang, for medico-legal formalities.
The police registered a case against the suspected killers and began an investigation.
Separately, a man was murdered over a land dispute in Tajazai area of Lakki. Police said Gul Mehboob opened fire on Shahabuddin, 34, killing him on the spot.
They said the deceased was attacked when he was going to a mosque along with his brother, Saifuddin to offer night prayers.
A case was registered against the killer and investigation is underway.
Source: Dawn