The previous Intelligence Bureau chief Ejaz Shah–accused by Benazir Bhutto of plotting the assassination attempt on her in Karachi–has been allowed to leave the country for Australia. The purpose and duration of his visit is unclear, but it’s worth noting that Pervez Musharraf, a close friend of his, attempted to post him as high commissioner to that country in 2004, [...]

Bomber Sketch Released Two Severed Heads Found; Police Still Assert One Bomber Explosives: Russian-Made Grenade and 14 kg RDX suicide belt Multiple Attack Teams? A Nexus Against Bhutto? Political Fallout of the Attacks: Playing Musical Chairs Can Be Dangerous More Questions PAKISTANI POLICE RELEASES IMAGE OF ALLEGED KARACHI BOMBER Sindh Police has released a sketch [...]

In the footer of the previous post, “The Massacre at Karsaz Bridge: Analysis of the Bhutto Blast (Part 1),” I posted real-time updates of Benazir Bhutto’s press conference at Bilawal House this afternoon Pakistan Standard Time. The press conference was long and my summary ended up becoming lengthy, deserving a separate post. It is below. [...]

Karachi Police and Interior Ministry: Single attacker threw grenade and then blew himself up Alleged Suicide Bomber Found: Severed head retrieved; DNA tests being conducted Asif Zardari, Bhutto’s Husband: Intelligence bureau responsible The Toll: 138 dead; 550 injured–including senior politicians The Location: Potential significance Bhutto to Name Names: Intelligence Bureau? The night was over — [...]

Pakistani television stations are reporting that two blasts occurred near the convoy of ex-Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who returned today to Pakistan, ending eight years of exile. The blasts apparently were very strong, occurring perhaps two minutes apart, as Bhutto’s armored truck crossed a flyover. The first was at 12:09AM Pakistan time (3:09 PM EST). [...]