Bhutto Reaches Karachi Amidst Bomb Blasts

By arZan
October 19th, 2007 @ 4:11 AM Metroblogging News

As Ex-PM Benazir Bhutto returns to Pakistan after a 8 year hiatus, the city of Karachi is racked by what seems are suicide bombers.

Two bombs exploded Thursday night near a truck carrying former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on her triumphant return to Pakistan after eight years in exile, killing at least 108 people and wounding 150, an official said. Party workers and police said Bhutto was unhurt. [ link ]

Our sister city blogs from Karachi and Lahore have live, on the ground coverage.

Lahore - Breaking news
Lahore - Bomb blast a suicide hit

Karachi - Breaking news
Karachi - Bomb blast hits “the” procession

The citizens of Mumbai, express their sorrow and grief to the citizens of Karachi at this difficult time.

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1 Comment so far

  1. Anna (unregistered) October 23rd, 2007 12:00 pm

    Thank you Mumbai. It was a tragic day in the history of Karachi. Let’s wish for peace and harmony in both the countries - From Karachi Metblog.


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