Pakistan's Sindh Home Minister stated terrorists attacking a rangers compound had Afghan backing. Investigations concluded planning and training for the attack occurred in Afghanistan. Four terrorists were reportedly brought from Afghanistan to Karachi for the operation. Weapons and suicide jackets were provided by a handler in Karachi. This attack was the first major terror incident in the city since early this year.

SSP says the four terrorists were trained in Afghanistan, from where a "facilitator group" in Karachi also got instructions.

SSP says TTP behind attack; terrorists were trained in Afghanistan, from where a "facilitator group" in Karachi also got instructions.