Bhutto assassination worsens U S push for Pakistan stability
The killing of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto undercuts U S aims to hike democracy and stability in Pakistan ahead of January elections. U S officials urge not delaying polls and warn against reimposing emergency rule while assessing al Qaida links claims.
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Bhutto assassination triggers turmoil and protests in Pakistan
Bhutto was killed by an unknown gunman amid chaos as protests spread and at least nine people died. Nawaz Sharif vowed to boycott January elections and Musharraf weighed delaying the poll while condemning terrorists. Bush spoke with Musharraf as Pakistan faced a political crisis and fears for democracy.
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