32 Dead In Violence Following Bhutto Assassination - Cops Told To Shoot
Ms Bhutto’s murder has sparked violence across Pakistan and thrown next month’s elections into doubt.
At least 32 people have died in the riots in which banks have been robbed and train stations set on fire.
Police have been told to shoot if necessary to maintain law and order and troops are patroling the streets of several major cities.
Despite the turmoil Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammadmian Soomro has said elections will still go ahead on January 8.
President Pervez Musharraf has called for calm and declared three days of national mourning.
Gordon Brown has urged him to “stick to the course he has outlined to build democracy and stability in Pakistan”.
Some fear Pakistan, which has nuclear weapons, could now be plunged into civil war.
Many had expected the planned upcoming election would return Ms Bhutto to power and restore democracy.
Mr Sharif, the leader of a rival opposition party, has vowed to boycott the poll. He has also called on President Musharraf to stand down.
(SKY)
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At least 32 people have died in the riots in which banks have been robbed and train stations set on fire.
just any excuse to be a hoodlum
December 28th, 2007 at 11:22 amRemember, it’s pillage, THEN burn. Idiots.
December 28th, 2007 at 1:42 pmno. Rape, pillage, then burn.
December 28th, 2007 at 5:17 pm