Yousuf Rasheed was gunned down by assailants along with his driver around 8:30am local time in the Tani Koot area in PD7 of Kabul city while he was on his way to the office.

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The report was confirmed by Abdul Baqi Rasheed, his brother.

No group, including the Taliban, has claimed responsibility for carrying out the attack, so far.

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Meanwhile, Rasheed's death was mourned by the US Chargé d’Affaires Ross Wilson, who said the deceased was a "dedicated and steadfast advocate for representative democracy in Afghanistan."

"He worked tirelessly for years to ensure free and transparent elections that engaged all Afghans. His death is a loss for his family, friends and nation," Wilson said.

"The United States condemns his assassination. He advanced an inclusive form of government for this country over the last 14 years. I am appalled by his murder, another in a cacophony of senseless and endless violence," Wilson added. 

Former Afghan Acting Foreign Minister and Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Idrees Zaman tweeted, "Murder of #YousufRasheed shocked all of us. His brutal and barbaric murder was certainly not a befitting end to the life of such a remarkable personality. Mr. Rasheed contributed significantly to our democratic processes. My condolences to his family and colleagues @N_Nadery"