Several blasts have occurred near the motorcade carrying Pakistani ex-PM Benazir Bhutto, during her triumphant homecoming after eight years in exile. Mrs Bhutto was on her way from Karachi airport to a welcome rally when the explosions took place.
Initial reports said tht upto 30 people were injured or died in the blasts, but Mrs Bhutto was not thought to be among them. At least one vehicle was damaged.
Unconfirmed reports said several people were killed.
Hundreds of thousands of people had turned out to greet the former PM.
Benazir reached Belawal House instead of Mazar e Quade Azam. Security has been tightened around her.
All celebration of welcome has turned to panic, sadness and gloom all over the area.
Panic breaks out supporters attacking the buildings around the area where the attack to place.
Upto 50 people killed and more then a 100 injured
Causalities are above 120 now.So sad!!!
Sadly nothing can be done about it.Always innocent people lose their precious lives.
Yet another sad day in the history of Pakistan – May 12th was torturous enough that this city cannot brave to see another devastation like this.
Please take a moment to pray for the departed.