Gang members linked to main political parties tied to slayings.
KARACHI, PAKISTAN | Suspected gang members killed 39 people in two days in Pakistan’s largest city, with many of the victims tortured, shot and stuffed in sacks that were dumped on the streets, officials said Thursday.
The gangs are allegedly affiliated with the city’s main political parties and have been blamed for a surge in killings in recent months.
The government has been unable to stop the violence, as it also grapples with a faltering economy and a raging Islamist insurgency.
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More News On The Violence In Karachi
52 dead in 2 days of Karachi violence -- Times of India
Fresh wave of violence sweeps Karachi, killing 39 -- The Telegraph
Violence escalates as Karachi death toll rises to 39 -- BBC
Karachi in a daze after another 30 killed -- DAWN
At least 33 killed in 24 hours of violence in Pakistani city -- CNN
Taliban Cashing In as Pakistan's Karachi Is Torn Apart by Violence -- FOX News