The murder of 54-year-old Bhutto, one of Pakistan’s most famous and enduring politicians, sparked violence that killed at least nine people; 20 others also died after the assassin blew himself up.
Musharraf blamed terrorists for the slaying. “Today, after this tragic incident, I want to express my firm resolve ... we will not rest until we eliminate these terrorists and root them out,” he told a national television audience.
The gunning down of President Pervez Musharraf’s most powerful opponent yesterday threw the nation into chaos just 12 days before elections, and threatened its already unsteady role as a key fighter against Islamic terror.
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