KARACHI: Six unidentified assailants on motorbikes opened fire on a bus belonging to the Ismaili community in Karachi’s Safora Chowrangi area, leaving at least 43 dead and 24 injured on Wednesday.
Army chief General Raheel Sharif telephoned Prince Karim Aga Khan and expressed his heartfelt condolences on the brutal attack, a statement released by the ISPR said.
“Our hearts go out to the bereaved families,” the army chief told Aga Khan.
Express News reports that Intermediate exams have been postponed to May 21 in wake of the attack.
Security beefed up at AKUH
As the chief minister arrived at the hospital, security was beefed up and army personnel were seen securing the area.
I am shocked to hear that 43 killed by terrorists gunmen in Karachi Pakistan all are Shia Imami Ismailis men,women and cbildren Innocents.Is there any law and order in Pakistan? Even no judiciary or governess in the country. Karachi should be totally handed over to Army for at least six months to put in law & Order in the city.
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