location: Karachi
notes: On April 24, prominent social activist, Sabeen Mahmud was gunned down in Karachi city (Pakistan) when returning from an event she had organized on the case of missing persons in Balochistan, a topic censured by Pakistan's intelligence agencies. The Taliban have denied involvement in her murder and while no one has taken responsibility, the involvement of Pakistan's own intelligence agencies is suspected. [women targeted: activists/human rights defenders/social leaders]
target_text: location: Karachi, fatalities: 1