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Bhutto Banned From Leaving Pakistan

Ex-PM reports new death threat, will avoid public campaign rallies

(Newser) - Benazir Bhutto has been banned from leaving Pakistan, a spokesman from her political party told the BBC today. One analyst sees the move as an attempt by the Musharraf regime to gain the upper hand in power-sharing talks. Bhutto's family did not return to Pakistan with her, so she would... More »

Bhutto: Government Blocking Bomb Probe

Calls again for international experts to aid inquiry

(Newser) - Former Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto accused government officials of blocking the investigation into the attack on her last week that killed 140 supporters, reports the Washington Post. Bhutto demanded that international experts be brought into the probe because "there are very powerful figures behind the assassination attempt on me,... More »

Bhutto Seeks World's Help in Bomb Inquiry

Vows her campaign will go on undeterred

(Newser) - After attending prayer services for the 139 killed in Friday's assassination attempt on her, Benazir Bhutto today called on Pakistan's government to seek international help in investigating, Reuters reports. The international community has the "anti-terrorism expertise to investigate attacks of this nature," said the former PM, vowing that... More »

Pakistan Turmoil Haunts US

Over-reliance on beleaguered Musharraf threatens war on terror

(Newser) - Political chaos in Pakistan could spell major danger for the US, as weakened President General Pervez Musharraf fights to keep Taliban and al-Qaeda forces—as well as the nation's numerous nuclear weapons—in check. One White House official called Pakistan's potential destabilization a "nightmare scenario" that appears to be... More »

Police Question 3 Suspects in Bhutto Attack

Few details released; she cancels campaign stops to mourn dead

(Newser) - Pakistani police questioned three people today in the bombing that killed at least 136 people and injured 200 more in a failed assassination attempt on Benazir Bhutto, the AP reported. Police also released a photo of a head  found at the scene and believed to be a suicide bomber. ... More »

Bhutto Blames Old Enemies for Bombing

Pakistani officials suspect warlord tied to Taliban, Al-Qaeda

(Newser) - Benazir Bhutto today condemned last night's suicide bomb attempt on her life, which claimed more than 130 of her supporters' lives, calling it "an attack on democracy, an attack on the very unity and integrity of Pakistan."  At a press conference, she vowed not to retreat. "... More »

Islamic Militants Blamed in Blasts

(Newser) - A "ball of fire" turned a Karachi street from a scene of celebration into one of "absolute horror and carnage" early this morning after two explosions killed at least 136 people gathered to hail the return of former Pakistan Prime Minster Benazir Bhutto, reports the BBC. The Pakistan... More »

Can Bhutto's Alliance Succeed?

Ties to West, Musharraf counter ex-PM's charisma

(Newser) - The murderous blasts that rocked Benazir Bhutto's homecoming rally in Karachi today underscored the uncertainty of a successful return for the deposed Pakistani leader, the Christian Science Monitor reports. The Supreme Court offers dual threats: It could nullify Bhutto's amnesty on old corruption charges or void Pervez Musharraf's recent presidential... More »

Bombs Aimed at Bhutto Kill 130

Two bombs explode in crowds celebrating former PM's return

(Newser) - Two car bombs exploded in a crowd of supporters gathered to greet Benazir Bhutto as her convoy made its way through the streets of Karachi today, killing at least 130 people and wounding 150. The ex-PM was reported safe though one of the bombs exploded near the truck she was... More »

Bhutto Arrives in Pakistan

(Newser) - Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto landed in Karachi today after 8 years in self-imposed exile. "I am thankful to God, I am very happy that I'm back in my country and I was dreaming of this day," a sobbing Bhutto told Reuters as she stepped off the... More »

Eager Mobs Await Bhutto Return

(Newser) - Mobs of excited supporters were gathering in Karachi today, eagerly awaiting the return of  former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto under heavy guard after 8 years in self-imposed exile. Some 20,000 soldiers and police were patrolling the city in the wake of threats by Islamist militants to assassinate Bhutto... More »

Homeward Bound, Bhutto Fears for Life

Former PM concerned about ‘threat within the government’

(Newser) - Benazir Bhutto returns to Pakistan Thursday for the first time in 19 years, and she worries her life is at risk. A Taliban commander has vowed to murder the ex-PM with suicide bombers, but her fear is military officers “who have fought the jihad,” she told the Guardian.... More »

Court Threatens Bhutto Return

Pakistan court to decide if Musharraf can offer Bhutto amnesty

(Newser) - The power-sharing arrangement aimed at stabilizing Pakistan's shaky government has hit yet another snag, the BBC reports. Pakistan's Supreme Court, which has already held up certifying President Pervez Musharraf's re-election win until it rules on challenges, now says it must rule on whether the amnesty  granted to Benazir Bhutto on... More »

Musharraf Wins Contested Vote

Courts will confirm mid-October

(Newser) - Pervez  Musharraf all but swept the presidential balloting in Pakistan's parliament and four provincial assemblies today. But he won't  be declared the winner in his highly contested bid for re-election until the Supreme Court rules on the legality of the voting. The court has given itself until Oct. 17 to... More »

Musharraf and Bhutto Reach Accord, at Last

But new Supreme Court ruling casts Pakistani election into doubt

(Newser) - After months of negotiations, Pervez Musharraf and Benazir Bhutto have struck a deal that paves the way for him to win re-election and for her to return to Pakistan. The accord includes full amnesty not only for Bhutto but for all public figures charged with corruption from 1988 to 1999,... More »

Bhutto Says Power-Sharing Deal Is Close

Talks with Musharraf could be finalized in next few hours

(Newser) - A power-sharing deal between former Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto and embattled President Pervez Musharraf is back on, Bhutto said today in an about-face from yesterday, when she declared that talks were stalled and her party would boycott Saturday's presidential elections. In exchange for amnesty and a well-worded national reconciliation ordinance,... More »

Bhutto to Boycott Vote, Says Corruption Charges Remain

Claims deal 'stalled' on Musharraf inaction

(Newser) - Benazir Bhutto announced today her party would boycott Saturday’s presidential elections, saying power-sharing talks with Pervez Musharraf are “totally stalled." The former PM said Musharraf was also lying about having dropped corruption charges against her, the Guardian reports. “He is not prepared to give a level... More »

Pakistani Prez Drops Charges Against Bhutto

Musharraf boosts hopes of power-sharing deal with longtime rival

(Newser) - Pakistani politics took another hairpin turn today when Pervez Musharraf dropped longstanding corruption charges against ex-PM Benazir Bhutto, reviving prospects of an alliance between the rivals. Musharraf is hoping Bhutto dissuades her party from joining the 85 parliament members boycotting Saturday's presidential election to rob it of legitimacy. Bhutto was... More »

Pakistanis Protest Court Ruling

Journalists, lawyers clash with police over decision allowing Musharraf to seek another term

(Newser) - Protests broke out in Pakistan today after lawmakers approved Pervez Musharraf's run for re-election. Protesters, led by journalists and lawyers. clashed with police, who hurled tear gas and brandished riot batons outside a federal building. At least 3 demonstrators were hospitalized and 2 journalists arrested after the melee, CNN reports. More »

Opposition Will Boycott Musharraf Election

Vow to resign from parliament next week

(Newser) - Pakistani opposition leaders vow to vacate their legislative seats to protest President Pervez Musharraf's bid for re-election next week, the BBC reports. Members of the influential MMA religious alliance say they will resign from parliament and four provincial assemblies, which decide who will be the next president. More »

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