Pakistan votes in doubt after Bhutto attack and Musharraf crisis
Gunfire and a blast killed Bhutto as an unknown gunman reportedly blew himself up. Musharraf blamed extremists and announced three days of mourning while considering postponing elections. Bush urged calm as Pakistan faced a deadly surge across the nation and a potential turn in its democratic crisis.
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Pakistanis in Iowa react to assassination shocks abroad
Abdul Khaliq 39, a University of Iowa international law master's student and former anti terrorism police officer in Karachi, was among those described as deeply affected. Iowa residents express sadness, fear, and concern while noting Pakistan's political tensions and the fallout from Bhutto’s assassination.
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Bhutto’s political career spans two terms as Pakistan PM
Benazir Bhutto led Pakistan People's Party after exile, becoming the first woman prime minister of a Muslim nation in 1988. Her terms faced dismissal, corruption claims, and exile, ending with her return in 2007 and death at a Rawalpindi rally.
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Assassination reshapes US campaign focus in Iowa
Bhutto's death shifts Iowa race from domestic to foreign affairs as candidates from both parties reassess strategies. Republicans see possible gains for McCain and Giuliani while Huckabee could lose ground. Democrats weigh experience versus change with Clinton, Obama, Biden, Dodd, and Richardson weighing foreign policy credibility amid renewed questions about Iraq and terrorism.
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