Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and political opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was killed Thursday in a suicide attack on her white SUV after a Political rally.
The death of Ms. Bhutto, one of Pakistan's most beloved leaders and head of its largest political party, is an emotional event for many. Rioting broke out in several cities late Thursday night. The unrest could lead to the declaration of martial law, experts say, and the postponement of parliamentary elections scheduled for Jan. 8, 2008.
Bhutto was shot in the neck and torso after a political rally and then was killed by a suicide bomb that hit her SUV and killed 20 others. She was pronounced dead an hour later at the hospital.
Political Analysts warn that the death of Ms. Bhutto will probably lead to a long term political instability in the country, and in the Middle east. The Stock markets in New York also dropped some 100 points after the news was given out.
Bhutto's rival Pakistani President Musharraf gave his sympathies to Bhutto's family and announced 3 days of official morning.
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