Two Pakistanis among 49 killed in New Zealand carnage.

Two Pakistani citizens have died in the Christchurch terrorist attack, with one of them being hailed as a hero for his courageous attempt to stop the shooter during the attack, reported Express News.

Naeem Rashid, succumbed to his wounds while under treatment following the attack and was identified as the individual who rushed at the right-wing terrorist attacking the mosque.

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At least 49 people were killed and dozens wounded in the deadly attack which New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said was 'one of the darkest days in New Zealand' after she referred to it as terrorism.

Rashid, hailing from Abbottabad, received bullet wounds as he tried to overpower the shooter as he entered one of the mosques in Christchurch.

His son, Talha Rashid also lost his life in the same attack. Rashid's brother Dr Khurshid Alam also confirmed the deaths.

Speaking to media in Abbottabad, Dr Alam said his brother was residing in New Zealand for seven years and was a teacher at a university. 'My nephew was a student,' he said.

Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal also confirmed in a tweet that another injured Pakistani was critical.

A number of other Pakistan citizens were also...