Bhutto Bombs

Guide Note: October 18, 2007: 136 people were killed and 450 injuried in two bomb attacks near the convoy of Benazir Bhutto hours after she returned from exile. Bhutto left Pakistan for self-imposed exile in 1999. She was dismissed as prime minister in 1996 amidst accusations of corruption. Her return earlier in the day was greeted by huge crowds.

Fast Facts:

1. Bhutto accused supporters of the former Pakistani military dictator General Zia-ul-Haq for the assassination attempt
2. Bhutto stated she did not believe the government was behind the attack
3. Bhutto is looking to lead the PPP into parliamentary elections that must be held by January. Her party could win

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The Mahalo Top 7

1. Google News: Bhutto Bomb
2. BBC News: Bhutto defiant over bomb attack (October 19, 2007)
3. BBC News: In quotes: Bhutto blast reaction
4. Economist.com: Bombed in Pakistan (October 19, 2007)
5. BBC News: In pictures: Karachi bombs
6. Guardian Unlimited: Q&A: Pakistan bombing
7. Wikipedia: 2007 Karachi bombing

Bhutto Bomb News

• Yahoo! News: Bhutto Bombs
• Globe and Mail: Bhutto visits suicide-bomb victims in hometown (October 29, 2007)
• Reuters: Photo of 2nd Bhutto bomb suspect released in Pakistan (October 26, 2007)
• Al Jazeera: Bhutto Bomb Probe Chief Replaced (October 25, 2007)
• Guardian Unlimited: 'Two bombers' launched Pakistan attack (October 23, 2007)
• BBC News: Balancing acts in Pakistan (October 23, 2007)
• The Telegraph: Pakistani officials talk of Benazir Bhutto 'plot' (October 23, 2007)
• Guardian Unlimited (with Video): Bhutto: 'I know exactly who wants to kill me' (October 19, 2007)
• Al Jazeera: Scores Dead In Pakistan Bomb Blasts (October 18, 2007)
• The Telegraph: Twin bombs strike at Benazir Bhutto's parade and Benazir Bhutto Q&A

Bhutto Bomb Videos

• YouTube: Benazir Bhutto - Bomb Blast in Karachi - Caution! Distressing footage.
  
  
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• YouTube: Fox News - 2 Bomb Blasts Hit Near Bhutto in Pakistan
  
  
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• CBS News Video: Blast Targets Bhutto Motorcade

Bhutto Bomb Blogs and Commentaries

• Wall Street Journal: Karachi's Lesson (October 22, 2007)
• International Herald Tribune: A look at Karachi's violent history
• Google Blog Search: Bhutto Bomb

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