Pakistani Taliban & Asif Ali Zardari

Pakistani Taliban: A self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistani Taliban, Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the suicide attack in Pakistan. Authorities suspect Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan is a front for the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan.

Asif Ali Zardari: Asif Ali Zardari, the President of Pakistan, condemned the attack, offered condolences, and instructed authorities to assist victims. He also accused terrorists operating from Afghanistan of targeting Pakistan.

Pakistani Taliban: Members of Pakistani Taliban, referred to as 'Indian proxy Fitna Al Khawarij', were targeted and killed in counter-terrorism operations by Pakistan's security forces.

Pakistani Taliban: The Pakistani Taliban is suspected of carrying out the attack on polio workers and police, as they frequently target vaccination campaigns.