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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  1. Google News: Bhutto Bomb
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  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

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