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Saturday, October 20, 2007

Benazir Bhutto homecoming-Bomb Blast in Pakistan


Benazir Butto's homecoming ended in a real tragedy.On Thursday night i.e 18th october suicide bombers struck former prime minister Benazir Bhutto's convoy, killing over 165 people and leaving neary 450 injured. Bhutto escaped unhurt hours after her return from an eight-year self-exile. Reacting to the deadly Bhutto has demanded ISI chief’s resignation.

“I am aware of the security threats and have written a letter to General Musharraf. Extremists fear my return. I want ISI chief’s resignation,” bhutto said.

Bhutto was on her way to a party meeting in Karachi, greeting thousands of supporters who had gathered to welcome her, when two bombs went off right next to her convoy, killing more than 160 people and injuring hundreds others.

Benazir spoke of the those dead as having sacrificed their lives not just for the party and her, but also for the country and the transition to democracy. The leader did not seem visibly shaken after having survived a suicide attack that has till now claimed at least 133 people.

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