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{{Infobox terrorist attack
|title=2015 Karachi bus shooting
|image= Safoora, Karachi.PNG
|location=[[Safoora Goth]], [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]], Pakistan
|target= [[Ismaili people|Ismaili]] community
|date=13 May 2015
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|type=Shooting
|fatalities=45<ref name=bbc>{{Cite news | title = Gunmen kill at least 40 in Karachi attack| work = BBC News | access-date = 13 May 2015 | date = 13 May 2015| url = https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32717321}}</ref>
|injuries=Dozens<ref name=bbc/>
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|perps=[[Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan]](claimed)<ref name="pt"/> [[Jundallah (Pakistan)|Jundallah]](claimed)<ref name=tribune/> [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant|ISIL]](claimed)<ref name=guardian/><ref>{{cite news|title=IS claims deadly attack on Karachi Shiites, first in Pakistan|url=https://news.yahoo.com/claims-deadly-attack-shiites-karachi-133623598.html|access-date=13 May 2015|publisher=Yahoo News|date=13 May 2015}}</ref>
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{{Pakistan terrorist attacks}}
On 13 May 2015, eight gunmen attacked a bus travelling in [[Safoora Goth]], [[Karachi]], [[Sindh]] in [[Pakistan]]. The shooting left at least 46 people dead. All of the victims were of the [[Ismaili people|Ismaili]] [[Shia Islam|Shia]] [[Muslim]] minority, suggesting the attack was a [[Target killings in Pakistan|targeted killing]] of [[Sectarian violence in Pakistan|sectarian]] nature.<ref name=bbc/>

The banned militant group [[Jundallah (Pakistan)|Jundallah]] claimed responsibility for the shooting. The gunmen hailed from [[Afghanistan]].<ref name="Express Tribune">{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/886128/safora-massacre-culprits-hail-from-afghanistan-investigation-reveals/|title=Safora massacre death toll rises to 45 as Ismaili community say their last goodbyes|newspaper=The Express Tribune|date=14 May 2015|access-date=17 May 2015|first=Munira|last=Abbas}}</ref> Pamphlets supporting [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant|ISIL]], with whom Jundallah claims allegiance, were also found at the crime scene.<ref>{{cite news|title=IS claims deadly attack on Shiites in Karachi |url=http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-is-claims-deadly-attack-on-shiites-in-karachi-2015-5|access-date=13 May 2015|publisher=Business Insider|date=13 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=IS claims deadly attack on Shiites in Karachi|url=http://www.france24.com/en/20150513-claims-deadly-attack-shiites-karachi|access-date=13 May 2015|publisher=France 24|date=13 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513191717/http://www.france24.com/en/20150513-claims-deadly-attack-shiites-karachi|archive-date=13 May 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> However, the Pakistani government ruled out the connection of ISIL in the attack, stating that the group does not have a physical presence in the country.<ref name="ET2"/><ref name="News International, 17 May">{{cite news|last1=News desk|title=No evidence of Daesh involvement in Karachi bus attack: Sources|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-184984-No-evidence-of-Daesh-involvement-in-Karachi-bus-attack:-Sources|access-date=17 May 2015|agency=News International|publisher=News International, 17 May|date=17 May 2015}}</ref> Numerous Pakistani government and media reports have also claimed the backing of a foreign hand, mainly India's [[Research and Analysis Wing]] (RAW), behind the attack.<ref name="ET2"/><ref name="ET3"/><ref name="VOA"/><ref name="PT"/> India has denied the allegations.<ref name="BS"/>

Five perpetrators behind the attack were later arrested by Pakistani security forces and were awarded death penalty by a Pakistani court on 12 May 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1257932|title=Sabeen Mahmud, Safoora Goth killers to be hanged|date=12 May 2016|work=Dawn News}}</ref> One of the mastermind behind the attack, Qari Saifullah Mehsud was later killed by two unknown gunmen in [[Khost Province|Khost province]] of [[Afghanistan]].<ref name="pt"/> Locals in Afghanistan suspect that the 'two unknown gunmen' were associated with Pakistan as there has been attacks on anti-Pakistan terrorists groups residing in Afghanistan in the past.

==Background==
{{See also|Sectarianism in Pakistan}}
Attacks on the [[Shia Islam in Pakistan|Shia Muslim community]] have occurred frequently over the past two years in Pakistan, with many of the attacks claimed by outlawed extremist militant groups such as [[Tehrik-i-Taliban]], [[Jundallah (Pakistan)|Jundallah]] and [[Lashkar-e-Jhangvi]], who view Shia Muslims as heretics.<ref name=bbc/><ref>{{cite news|title=43 killed in attack on bus carrying Ismailis in Karachi|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1181698|access-date=13 May 2015|work=Dawn|date=13 May 2015}}</ref> A number of analysts trace the origins of sectarian violence in the country back to the [[Soviet–Afghan War|Soviet war]] in neighbouring [[Afghanistan]], during which armed fundamentalist groups surfaced in the region.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dw.de/anti-ismaili-attack-spotlights-pakistans-intensifying-sectarian-violence/a-18448126|title=Anti-Ismaili attack spotlights Pakistan′s intensifying sectarian violence – Asia – DW.DE – 13.05.2015|work=Deutsche Welle|access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref>

==Shooting==
The passengers were all residents of Al Azhar Gardens who regularly used the bus service for transport to work, school or other places.<ref name="ET1"/> A total of six gunmen (including two disguised in police uniform) on three motorcycles stopped the bus shortly after its departure from the [[Safoora Chowrangi]] area of Karachi. The gunmen boarded the bus and opened fire, killing 45 passengers including 16 women.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gunmen on Bikes Attack Karachi Bus: 43 Dead|url=http://news.sky.com/story/1482972/gunmen-on-bikes-attack-karachi-bus-43-dead|access-date=13 May 2015|publisher=Sky News|date=13 May 2015}}</ref> The majority of passengers belonged to the [[Nizari Isma'ilism|Nizari ]] [[Ismailism|Ismaili]] community, a branch of Shia Muslims who follow the [[Aga Khan]]. Ismailis tend to be a peaceful, progressive and largely non-political community in Pakistan, with notable contributions to the country's education and health sectors.<ref name=guardian>{{cite news|title=Dozens killed in Karachi bus attack|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/13/bus-attack-karachi-pakistan-gunmen-motorcycles|access-date=13 May 2015|work=The Guardian|date=13 May 2015}}</ref><ref name="VOA">{{cite web|url=http://www.voanews.com/content/gunmen-attack-karachi-bus/2765550.html|title=45 Killed as Gunmen Attack Karachi Bus|work=VOA|access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref> All the victims were shot in the head. Some passengers survived and were in critical condition when shifted to the hospital. According to some community members, the bus conductor, who was also hit in the head and injured, survived and drove the bus to the nearest Memon Hospital. However, others claimed he alerted another community member, who drove the bus.<ref name="ET1">{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/885882/journey-of-a-lifetime-the-man-who-dared-the-man-who-drove/|title=Journey of a lifetime: The man who dared, the man who drove|work=The Express Tribune}}</ref>

==Perpetrators==

===Jundallah===
[[Jundallah (Pakistan)|Jundallah]], a banned Sunni splinter militant group associated with the [[Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan]], claimed responsibility for the shooting, and vowed to carry out more attacks on Shia Muslim minorities.<ref name=tribune/> Jundallah, which in 2014 vowed allegiance to the [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant]], left pro-ISIL propaganda leaflets near the scene. The leaflets contained graphic language, describing the attacks as retaliation for "barbaric atrocities" in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, blaming Shi'ites,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-attack-idUSKBN0NY0FH20150513|title=Blood drips from bus doors after gunmen kill 43 in Pakistan's Karachi|date=13 May 2015|work=Reuters|author=Syed Raza Hassan}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://arynews.tv/en/armed-assailants-open-fire-at-bus-in-safura-chowk-8-killed-25-injured|title=LIVE UPDATES: Karachi bus attack death toll rises to 43, IS pamphlets found|work=arynews.tv|access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref> and declaring the attack as a response to extrajudicial operations by local law enforcement agencies.<ref name=guardian/><ref>{{cite news|title=Islamic State militants gun down 47 Shia Ismaili Muslims in a Karachi bus|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/world/neighbours/isis-militants-kill-47-shia-ismaili-muslims-in-karachi/|access-date=13 May 2015|work=The Indian Express|date=13 May 2015}}</ref> It was the first major attack in Pakistan in which pro-ISIS elements have been implicated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.alalam.ir/news/1702768|title=ISIS Claims Deadly Attack on Shiites in Karachi|work=alalam.ir|access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref> However, the Pakistani [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan)|Foreign Office]] ruled out the involvement of ISIL, stating "The terror outfit has no footprints in Pakistan but our security forces are alert to meet any threat".<ref name="ET2"/> The gunmen who carried out the shooting hailed from [[Afghanistan]], and reportedly ran a small hotel business in Karachi.<ref name="ET3"/>

===Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)===
[[Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan]] (TTP) also claimed responsibility for the attack.<ref name="pt"/> Analysts state that the Pakistan's fragmented militant movements have previously competed to claim responsibility for attacks.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32717321|title=Pakistan gunmen kill 45 on Karachi Ismaili Shia bus|date=13 May 2015|work=BBC News}}</ref> The responsibility for the attack was claimed by the group's spokesman, Qari Saifullah Mehsud, and he was also believed to be one of the mastermind behind the attack. He fled to [[Afghanistan]] after the Pakistani military launched operations against the terrorists along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.<ref name="pt"/> In 2016, he was arrested by [[United States Army|U.S. forces]] in Afghanistan but was later released after he spent 14 weeks in jail in Afghanistan.<ref name="aa"/> Later he was shot dead by two unknown gunmen in [[Khost Province|Khost province]] of [[Afghanistan]] on 29 December 2019.<ref name="pt">{{cite news|url=https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/12/30/ttp-leader-saifullah-mehsud-killed-in-afghanistan/|work=Pakistan Today|date=30 December 2019|access-date=30 December 2019|title=TTP leader Saifullah Mehsud killed in Afghanistan}}</ref><ref name="arabnews11"/> According to the locals, the two gunmen had been "guests" at the TTP commander's home for several days before they killed him and fled.<ref name="guest"/> Qari Saifullah Mehsud was a key [[Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan]] (TTP) commander and was among the terrorists most wanted to Pakistan for his involvement in several terror attacks in the country. He was notorious for preparing suicide jackets and suicide bombers for terrorist acts across the country.<ref name="pt"/><ref name="aa"/> According to the Analysts, the killing of Mehsud is a big hit for the TTP as he was trying to unite all the split militant groups. His death was also confirmed by TTP.<ref name="aa">{{cite news|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/pakistani-taliban-s-key-leader-killed-in-afghanistan/1687167|title=Pakistani Taliban's key leader killed in Afghanistan|date=29 December 2019|work=Anadolu Agency|last=Uddin|first=Islam}}</ref><ref name="arabnews11"/>

Mehsud funeral ceremony and burial took place in [[Gurbuz District|Gurbaz district]] of Khost Province.<ref name="guest">{{cite news|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/pakistani-taliban-commander-reportedly-killed-in-afghanistan/30352717.html|title=Pakistani Taliban Commander Reportedly Killed In Afghanistan|date=30 December 2019|work=Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230165133/https://www.rferl.org/a/pakistani-taliban-commander-reportedly-killed-in-afghanistan/30352717.html|archive-date=30 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="arabnews11">{{cite news|url=https://www.arabnews.pk/node/1606631/pakistan|title=Pakistani Taliban commander confirmed dead in Afghanistan|work=Arab News|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200104172431/https://www.arabnews.pk/node/1606631/pakistan|archive-date=4 January 2020}}</ref> Locals in Afghanistan also believe that the 'two unknown gunmen' were related to Pakistan as there has been attacks on anti-Pakistan terrorists groups residing in Afghanistan in the past.

===Allegations of RAW involvement===
There have been allegations among Pakistani media and government sources of the involvement of Indian intelligence agency [[Research and Analysis Wing]] (RAW) in the attack. These allegations followed statements earlier in the month by the [[Pakistani military]] levelled against RAW for "whipping up terrorism in Pakistan."<ref name="VOA"/> A day after the attack, Foreign Secretary [[Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry]] stated that the Indian intelligence agency was creating unrest in Pakistan, adding that Pakistan would consider taking up the issue on international forums if RAW's involvement was found in the shooting.<ref name="ET2">{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/886198/raw-behind-terrorist-activities-in-pakistan-foreign-secretary/|title=RAW behind terrorist activities in Pakistan: Foreign secretary|work=The Express Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/05/14/national/pakistan-protests-raw-terrorism/|title=Pakistan protests RAW terrorism|work=Pakistan Today}}</ref><ref name="D2">{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1181908|title=RAW involved in terrorist activities across Pakistan: foreign secretary|author=Mateen Haider|work=Dawn|location=Pakistan}}</ref> Chaudhry noted the recent arrest of two suspects in Karachi involved in terrorism who had received training from RAW, adding that Pakistan had taken up the issue of state terrorism with India "a number of times" through diplomatic channels.<ref name="ET2"/><ref name="D2"/>

RAW has been blamed by Pakistani authorities in the past, especially for its alleged involvement in the [[Balochistan conflict|insurgency in Balochistan]], via intelligence networks in neighbouring Afghanistan.<ref name="D2"/> A Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman added that Pakistan had asked [[Kabul]] not to allow RAW "to use the Afghan soil against us."<ref name="ET2"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/886779/hostile-grounds-islamabad-presses-kabul-to-check-raw-activities/|title=Hostile grounds: Islamabad presses Kabul to check RAW activities|work=The Express Tribune}}</ref> According to ''[[Pakistan Today]]'', initial investigations briefed to the Chief of Army Staff included the "strong possibility" of RAW involvement.<ref name="PT">{{cite web|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/05/14/national/raw-footprint-seen-in-ismaili-massacre/|title=RAW FOOTPRINT SEEN IN ISMAILI MASSACRE|work=Pakistan Today}}</ref> Another Pakistani channel, [[Dunya News|Dunya]] reported intelligence agencies were working on evidence regarding RAW's involvement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dunyanews.tv/index.php/en/Pakistan/279126-Traced-calls-confirm-RAWs-involvement-in-Safoora-|title=Traced calls confirm RAWs involvement in Safoora|publisher=Dunyanews.tv}}</ref>

According to one official source, early investigations were pointing to the possible involvement of [[Baloch nationalism|Baloch militants]] with RAW backing. The official disclosed that the federal government would organise a press conference to discuss evidence of RAW's involvement in terrorism.<ref name="ET3">{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/886397/nawaz-zardari-discuss-administrative-changes-in-sindh/|title=Nawaz, Zardari discuss administrative changes in Sindh|work=The Express Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/886781/safoora-aftermath-wholesale-changes-likely-in-sindh/|title=Safoora aftermath: Wholesale changes likely in Sindh|work=The Express Tribune}}</ref> The conference will be chaired by the Prime Minister and will be attended by top civilian, military and intelligence leaders. During the conference, evidence linked to RAW's alleged involvement in terrorism in Karachi and Balochistan will be reviewed and the government will make a decision on countering RAW's activities, as well as raising the issue internationally.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/887482/govt-to-summon-high-level-meeting-next-week-to-tackle-raws-activities-in-pakistan/|title='Govt to hold high-level meeting next week to tackle RAW's activities in Pakistan'|work=The Express Tribune|date=16 May 2015|access-date=17 May 2015}}</ref> India's Home Minister [[Rajnath Singh]] dismissed the reports as "baseless allegations".<ref name="BS">{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/rajnath-rubbishes-pakistan-s-accusations-about-raw-s-involvement-in-terror-attacks-115051401022_1.html|title=Rajnath rubbishes Pakistan's accusations about RAW's involvement in terror attacks|author=ANI|date=14 May 2015|work=Business Standard}}</ref> During his visit to the [[Inter-Services Intelligence]] (ISI) headquarters in Rawalpindi, General Raheel Sharif met the ISI director-general Lt. Gen [[Rizwan Akhtar]], during which both officials discussed RAW's involvement. According to an [[Inter-Services Public Relations]] statement, Sharif emphasised the need for "more proactive and coordinated role of intelligence agencies for an effective counterterrorism campaign and to counter hostile agencies' moves to destabilise Pakistan."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/887275/destabilising-pakistan-isi-urged-to-counter-plans-of-hostile-agencies/|title=Destabilising Pakistan: ISI urged to counter plans of hostile agencies|work=The Express Tribune|date=16 May 2015|access-date=17 May 2015}}</ref>

==Reaction==

===Domestic===
Prime Minister [[Nawaz Sharif]], Chief Minister of Sindh [[Qaim Ali Shah]] and leaders of major political parties strongly condemned the shooting.<ref name="tribune">{{cite news | url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/885511/five-dead-24-injured-in-firing-attack-in-karachi/ | title=LIVE: 43 dead, 24 injured in bus attack on Karachi's Ismaili community | work=The Express Tribune | date=13 May 2015 | access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref> The Prime Minister declared the following day a [[national day of mourning]] during which the flag will fly at half-mast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/headline/pm-announces-day-long-mourning-over-karachi-attack/|title=PM announces day-long mourning over Karachi attack|work=Daily Pakistan Global|access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref> Chief of Army Staff General [[Raheel Sharif]] cancelled his three-day visit to [[Sri Lanka]] and went to Karachi to assess the situation.<ref>{{cite news|title=Army chief arrives in Karachi on emergency visit|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1181716/army-chief-arrives-in-karachi|access-date=13 May 2015|work=Dawn|date=13 May 2015}}</ref> General Sharif also telephoned Prince [[Aga Khan IV|Aga Khan]], leader of the Ismaili community, during which he expressed his condolences, stating: "Our heart goes out for the bereaved families. No efforts will be spared to apprehend and punish the perpetrators of this terrorist act and their abettors."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1181718|title=Aga Khan shocked by attack on Ismailis|work=Dawn|location=Pakistan|access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref> The attack was also condemned by other notable public figures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/karachi-bus-attack-celebrities-condemn-karachi-massacre-383169/|title=Karachi Bus Attack: Celebrities condemn Karachi massacre|publisher=India.com|access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/885511/five-dead-24-injured-in-firing-attack-in-karachi/|title=43 dead, eight injured in bus attack on Karachi's Ismaili community|work=The Express Tribune|access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref>

[[Aga Khan IV]], the Spiritual Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, expressed his "shock and sadness" and said that it represented a "senseless act of violence against a peaceful community".<ref>{{cite press release |last=Janowski |first=Kris |date=13 May 2015 |title=Aga Khan Shocked and Saddened by Attack on the Ismaili Community in Pakistan |url=http://www.akdn.org/Content/1333/ |location=Gouvieux, France |publisher=[[Aga Khan Development Network]] |access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref>

===International===
*{{flag|European Union}}: Spokesperson in a press release condemned the shooting and expressed condolences to the families and friends of the victims.<ref>{{cite web|title=Statement by the Spokesperson on the terrorist attack in Karachi|url=http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150513_01_en.htm|publisher=EU|access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref>
*{{flag|India}}: Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] condemned the shooting and expressed condolence saying "the attack in Karachi is deeply saddening and utterly condemnable. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased. We stand firmly with the people of Pakistan in this hour of grief. I wish all those injured a quick recovery."<ref>{{cite news|title=PM Modi Condemns Karachi Attack, Says India Stands With Pakistan People|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-condemns-karachi-attack-says-india-stands-with-pakistan-people-762738|access-date=13 May 2015|publisher=NDTV|date=13 May 2015}}</ref>
*{{flag|Iran}}: Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman [[Marziyeh Afkham]] condemned the shooting saying "the objective of such terrorist attacks is to undermine unity in Pakistan." and expressed confidence that the people and government of Pakistan would safeguard stability and security in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Pakistan's Karachi|url=http://www.tasnimnews.com/english/Home/Single/739957|access-date=13 May 2015|agency=Tasnim News Agency|date=13 May 2015}}</ref>
*{{flag|Turkey}}: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a press statement condemning the shooting, expressed condolences to the families and friends of the victims saying "We share the grief of the friendly and brotherly people of Pakistan and express once again our strong feelings of solidarity with the Government of Pakistan."<ref>{{cite web|title=No: 152, 13 May 2015, Press Release Regarding the Terrorist Attack that Took Place in Karachi|url=http://www.mfa.gov.tr/no_-152_-13-may-2015_-press-release-regarding-the-terrorist-attack-that-took-place-in-karachi.en.mfa|publisher=MoFA Turkey|access-date=13 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513192044/http://www.mfa.gov.tr/no_-152_-13-may-2015_-press-release-regarding-the-terrorist-attack-that-took-place-in-karachi.en.mfa|archive-date=13 May 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
*{{flag|United States}}: [[Embassy of the United States, Islamabad|Embassy of the United States in Pakistan]] issued a press release to condemn the shooting. United States ambassador to Pakistan [[Richard G. Olson|Richard Olson]] was quoted as saying "The United States remains steadfast in its commitment to the people of Pakistan in their efforts to counter terrorism. We support Pakistan's efforts to bring all those involved to justice and stand ready to provide any appropriate assistance to authorities investigating this tragic attack."<ref>{{cite news|title=US condemns Karachi bus attack|url=http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/13-May-2015/us-condemns-karachi-bus-attack|access-date=13 May 2015|publisher=Samaa TV|date=13 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513191952/http://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/13-May-2015/us-condemns-karachi-bus-attack|archive-date=13 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ambassador Olson Extends Condolences to the Families of Karachi Bus Attack Victims|url=http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/pr_051315.html|website=US in Islamabad|access-date=13 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513192039/http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/pr_051315.html|archive-date=13 May 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

==See also==

* [[National Action Plan (Pakistan)]]
* [[Sectarianism in Pakistan]]
* [[Targeted killings in Pakistan]]
* [[Terrorist incidents in Pakistan in 2015]]

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