IS wall chalking in Larkana ahead of Benazir Bhutto's death anniversary

E-Paper | March 18, 2026

KARACHI: Wall-chalking, carrying the name of militant group Islamic State (IS), appeared in Larkana on Friday.

The wall-chalking appeared in a youth hostel located in Sachal Colony.

Following the emergence of the wall-chalking, locals in the area voiced their concerns after which police started an investigation.

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A day earlier, a grenade attack on Rangers personnel injured a soldier, which was rumoured to be linked with the IS.

The pro-IS wall chalking has appeared at a time when people from different parts of the country are reaching Larkana in large numbers to observe the seventh death anniversary of former Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman and the country's assassinated premier Benazir Bhutto.

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Danish Ali Bhutto

Dec 26, 2014 02:08pm

Condemnable. Nip the evil in the bud.

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Parivel

Dec 26, 2014 02:29pm

Result of ISLAMized education by Zia Ul Hug in govt school

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Ganga Din

Dec 26, 2014 02:40pm

Wall chalking being done by the government agents to restrict movement of citizens.

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muhammad

Dec 26, 2014 02:55pm

How come our intelligence agencies and law enforcement institutions like local police could not arrest the culprits who were doing all this wall chalking ? If they cannot arrest these persons then how come they will arrest the other notorious terrorists

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Taurus

Dec 26, 2014 03:01pm

We cannot run away from the fact that ISIS supporters are among us. It is already there. Just that we like to stay ignorant.

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saz

Dec 26, 2014 03:02pm

Pro-IS wall chalking Is happening off and on in various cities of PK. The Govt must take action against their ideology bearers and supporters. Their inefficiency and denial of reality provide freedom to terrorists to practice their agendas with ease.

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hyat

Dec 26, 2014 03:59pm

world is so small and virtualized. someone might not appear physically but can be virtually.

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khan afsar

Dec 26, 2014 04:16pm

Do not allow militants operating under any name to bring catastrophe on Pakistan as they are doing in Iraq and Syria. Even after the innocent blood of our children if someone is still supporting these monsters either materially or ideologically, they should be treated the same way. The reason is very simple, without their ideological supporters on which, their brutalities are based, they do not have moral support and justification to carry on with their activities. Therefore, both should be taken to task at the same manners.

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G o Gujjar Gujjar

Dec 26, 2014 04:58pm

The wall chalking apparently has been done during wee hours and in hurry for fear of arrest or being seen by someone.

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Riaz

Dec 26, 2014 05:26pm

Strengthen intelligence; catch these elements and hand them over to Military Courts. Critics; please stop talking against Islam or Muslims' learning their religion, if you have any respect of your religion. This is not a situation adequate for point scoring or making fun.

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John

Dec 26, 2014 05:28pm

Altaf Hussain may be distanced away but he is better informed then those who are in Pakistan.

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AXH

Dec 26, 2014 09:42pm

@muhammad - I agree that intelligence is the key to catch the culprits.

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Akhtar

Dec 26, 2014 11:29pm

Just because some idiot wall chalks does not mean anything. A kid could of done it. ISIS will never take hold in Pakistan.

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AHL

Dec 26, 2014 11:37pm

Many religious parties have a strong presence in Larkana, if anyone didn't know.

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Ravi Dallas TX

Dec 27, 2014 04:15am

@Akhtar : why would a kid write about deadly IS?

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Behroz

Dec 27, 2014 04:47am

The ever sleeping Sindh govt should open their eyes now

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Behroz

Dec 27, 2014 04:48am

@Danish Ali Bhutto What a demand from a most in-competent govt

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PakLover

Dec 27, 2014 04:52am

ISIS is already their in Pak in diff forms and shapes like LeJ/SSP/ASWJ etc, but our society and law enforcement agency intentionally keep their eyes closed.

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Talking Point

Dec 27, 2014 09:45am

@G o Gujjar Gujjar : Did you expect them (IS) to announce a wall painting contest in open glare of public ?

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syed wasim haider

Dec 27, 2014 01:04pm

WAKE UP CALL

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