US offers aid to probe Karachi bus attack on Ismaili community
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WASHINGTON: The United States Thursday offered to help Pakistan investigate a deadly Karachi bus attack that left 45 members of the Ismaili community dead.
“We will support efforts to bring all those responsible to justice and stand ready to provide assistance to the investigation of this tragic attack," US Secretary of State John Kerry said.
Pistol-wielding gunmen in Pakistan's biggest city stormed the bus carrying members of the Ismaili community on Wednesday.
The claims by the Islamic State (IS) militants, posted on Twitter, are likely to raise fears over the Middle East-based jihadists' growing influence after they announced in January the creation of a branch in what they called “Khorasan province”, encompassing Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of surrounding countries.
Kerry condemned what he called a “heinous attack,” adding the “American people stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan."
“Make no mistake: There is more strength by far in the respect and solidarity that we feel towards one another than there could ever be in any terrorist attack,” he added.
Kerry offered his condolences to the victims and their families as well as “the Aga Khan, who has led the Ismaili community in investing in so many important development and education projects not only in Pakistan, but around the world."
Kerry was taking part Thursday in a summit at Camp David with Gulf leaders called by President Barack Obama in part to coordinate efforts to combat IS, which has captured large areas of Iraq and Syria.
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May 14, 2015 10:24pm
Please accept the U.S help. Don't make it an ego issue.
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May 14, 2015 10:32pm
Joint probe would be better, Pakistan and US together, and why not.
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May 14, 2015 10:39pm
If the US actually provides all help in investigating the bus attack, then it will probably not take very long to find the culprits.
They have satellites which have long been able to look into every urban territory of the world, with enough precision to be able to perform facial recognition and vehicle number plate detection, and even X-Ray vision through walls. They will be able to tell you the identities of the attackers, the plate numbers of their vehicles, from where the attackers came to the scene of attack and what route they took, and with what route they left the scene and to where, and probably where they are right now in the world.
Of course our leadership should also have satellite imagery access, along with CCTV footages, and should have been busy examining those and conducting operations accordingly right after the attack.
Instead they were just have luncheons and doing useless meetings at Governor House.
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May 14, 2015 10:41pm
good, pakistan should involve usa in investigation.
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May 14, 2015 10:51pm
Finally, atleast somebody cares.
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May 14, 2015 10:53pm
Thanks , no thanks we have china ready to help
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May 14, 2015 10:55pm
Pakistan must accept US offer. Government must think about the victims families who are waiting for justice. Whatever commissions or inquiries committee government made, the never came to conclusion.
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May 14, 2015 10:56pm
Accept this opportunity. Not only this investigation would be conclusive, there would be no question marks on its conclusions. In addition, if there are any foreign or internal leads, they would be unmasked once and for all
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May 14, 2015 11:01pm
No thanks, stay out of my country.
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May 14, 2015 11:02pm
What probe?
Culprit have already taken responsibility, they r challenging us openly.
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May 14, 2015 11:03pm
If Kerry really means then its very courteous of him...
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May 14, 2015 11:04pm
No thank you. US intentions are never sincere
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May 14, 2015 11:07pm
@testing times - Why? What's your problem with the offer of help?
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May 14, 2015 11:11pm
Please do
The sooner the better
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May 14, 2015 11:20pm
YOUR COMMENT Pakistan has all ready paid heavy price by shown solidarity for USA IN Iraq and Afghanistan. the commen citizion of Pakistan still suffering from that solidarity
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May 14, 2015 11:22pm
Welcome suggestion; in long run though should such incident happens in future, everyone will expect Pakistan to conduct joint investigation- thinking they on their own are not capable of finding the culprits. Tricky decision.
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May 14, 2015 11:27pm
Thank you Usa
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May 14, 2015 11:31pm
Think logically and responsibly and accept US help for a joint investigation! Don't be emotional and impulsive about it, nor egotistic!
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May 14, 2015 11:33pm
There is no harm to accept US offer provided if investigation reveals that RAW is connected Kerry should bring this issue to UNO with full force effectively and justice should prevail.
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May 14, 2015 11:37pm
Get US help, it is needed right now to track down not only the killers but also abettors.
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May 14, 2015 11:41pm
Don't they share intelligence anyway?
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May 14, 2015 11:41pm
Pakistan should not involve US in the investigations but appoint some honest and professional experts - not sure where they will find those.
John Kerry took time to send his condolences and show solidarity with Pakistan, where are our Arab friends who wanted us to fight for them in Yemen?
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May 14, 2015 11:42pm
@malick and if it is found that RAW is not involved then the FO of Pakistan should publicly apologize to India and accept failure of its agencies..
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May 14, 2015 11:48pm
@Asad This is plain naive. US has its own interests. There would be huge question marks on the joint probe. Pakistan would be forced to exclude RAW's complicity from the report as initial investigation is pointing to.
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May 14, 2015 11:48pm
Such a good friend U.S.A is......
Pakistan should work with cooperation...In the past U.S.A had done a lot to make Pakistan a better place...isn't it????
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May 14, 2015 11:52pm
Problem, Reaction and Solution at works!!! but you is looking.
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May 15, 2015 12:06am
Yes, this is the best thing to happen
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May 15, 2015 12:07am
The investigation should be made by Pakistan Police and the Minister of Interior should be held accountable for this tragedy. "Buck stops here". Minister of interior and the chief of Army should resign. This will give a signal to the people of Pakistan that their Government and agencies are sincere in discharging their duties. Any failure in this regard should not be tolerated. Mere statements are not sufficient. By the way ask USA to use its influence to curb Police brutality against Afro-Americans. I.e. USA, Mind your business.
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May 15, 2015 12:14am
Jundullah has claimed responsibility. US has been tracking them for a while now, especially since they came on table with the Iranians. I think it is extremely pragmatic for Pakistan to accept this help and catch those responsible. It will also have a positive effect of Iran-Pakistan relationship.
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May 15, 2015 12:16am
@Warrior Bin Qasim - Yes I agree. Accept US help.
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May 15, 2015 12:23am
Some used to question why Pakistan should support the "US's" war on terror, saying it was not Pakistan's war. It is your war now. We offer to support you in your war. Our intentions are good: we have the same enemy, and we both can "do more" by cooperating, imho.
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May 15, 2015 12:36am
they should have offered help years ago when shia pilgrims were being targeted on buses...these 45 people would have been alive if action was taken when hazara shias were bombed...
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May 15, 2015 12:38am
@Monal :And Saudi Arabian intentions are highly sincere? I think Pakistan should let the Americans help on the condition that America would annihilate the Saudi Monarchy in return. That would definitely end most terrorism from Pakistan (at least).
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May 15, 2015 12:47am
@amir jan best n most accurate comment kudos 2u
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May 15, 2015 12:53am
UN investigated Benazir assassination what is the outcome?
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May 15, 2015 01:01am
Only United States can downsize the banned outfits of Pakistan the Government should take their help
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May 15, 2015 01:03am
The real terrorists are all the banned outfits of Pakistan,they should be downsized with the help of US
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May 15, 2015 01:31am
Accept USA offer, SIND Government don't have any capabilities to investigate this case, perfect example is Benazir's murder case, PPP was in power. What did they do to solve that case. ?
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May 15, 2015 01:36am
Sure. Take the help and learn morden ways if investigation
Let the Raymon Davis episode behind. We cannot let the shadows of the past darken our childrens future...
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May 15, 2015 01:41am
So Mr. Kerry, in case we accept your offer and the evidence found during investigation leads to your strategic ally in the region, will you be willing to confront them with the proof and ask them to stop killing innocent Pakistanis to promote their vicious designs? That, in my view, would be real help. But of course you wouldn't do that, so thanks but no thanks.
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May 15, 2015 01:45am
we cannot depend upon outside powers, our own intelligence are capable enough to do this job, if they sincerely wish to.
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May 15, 2015 01:49am
@reader precisely why it took them years and years to locate most wanted OBL lolz
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May 15, 2015 01:53am
please we dont need your help thank you. you have done lot of help after nine one one and we are still enjoying that help so far.
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May 15, 2015 01:56am
This is great and we should appreciate the help of USA . If we depend on the local athurities than look for another result and years to come.
As some of past incidents reflects that .
It include the killers of Former prime minister and other unforgettable incidents around Pakistan.
As we recall our founder was at one time belong to this peaceful
Community.
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May 15, 2015 02:13am
@varntvar Jundulah has also links with RAW.
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May 15, 2015 02:19am
Please help up find the murderers who have killed thousands of people since 1986.......
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May 15, 2015 03:33am
Its not like the US knows much about this event, nor can the US manage peace in Karachi or demand that crooks give up.
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May 15, 2015 03:38am
Sad trading security of citizens with aid
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May 15, 2015 03:41am
As Pakistani leadership is really serious to bring the criminals to justice. Mr.Kerry should recognize that this has been going on for more than a decade and Pakistani leadership has never been serious in bringing murderers to justice.
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May 15, 2015 04:26am
Bad idea. They might find that India wasn't behind it.. and then whom can we blame?
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May 15, 2015 05:30am
We have been fighting terror since the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. We haven't figured anything yet?
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May 15, 2015 07:10am
This is a worldwide problem and we should work with each other to track down the cells of terror and the rat maze that leads to them. Take the U.S. help, they have the best technology. The scourge of terrorism needs technology, intelligence and spying on the part of the government. Military might alone won't get it done.
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May 15, 2015 07:32am
Stay there where you are. ISI on the Top no need to others.
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May 15, 2015 08:14am
U.S. - to prob other matters.
Is Pakistan not capable of finding these criminals on its own?
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May 15, 2015 08:51am
Thank You USA. Pakistan Army and the people of Pakistan has the capability to deal with courage the so called menace of terrorism. The bond between the people of Pakistan and the Pak Army is very strong, when Sri Lankan can eli,inate Tamil Tigers why our brave Army can not root out these fistful terrorists. I'm sorry to say our political elite class is playing in the hands of foreign powers but the time is coming close when they will not find a place in Pakistan.
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May 15, 2015 08:53am
There is no harm if we accept the offer and may be this will be the first tragic incident which lead to apprehend the masterminds. So it would be exceptionally better if we want to stop these incidents to occur in the future.
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May 15, 2015 09:47am
US can provide the aid to probe , but is there any one who can provide positive will to start the real probe to reach the culprits
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May 15, 2015 10:01am
@Warrior Bin Qasim "Please accept the U.S help. Don't make it an ego issue.'
Yes. The US to figure out that RAW is behind all this.
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May 15, 2015 10:40am
In this age, no one would want to meddle in other's matter, and if the US help is genuine, then there is a possibility of a real outcome... BUT hen, after it all... the Govt will keep the info./result under the carpet, or do nothing,and no one will ever know, like the Army Public School massacre, and many before that.
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May 15, 2015 11:32am
Will the Pakistani top leadership , both civil and military , be able to accept the truth ? Honest probe will lead to many of them only as abettors of these cowardly terrorists whom they have nurtured for years
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May 16, 2015 12:05am
our agencies are competent enough to find the culprits if they sincerely work for it. only thing which motivated US to probe in is that raw is accused of being involved, so US wanna save its one of the best friends. we don't need any us help.
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