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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has called for foreign help investigating Thursday's suicide attacks on her supporters in Karachi. Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has called for foreign help to investigate Thursday's suicide attacks on her supporters in Karachi.
Ms Bhutto said international technical experts could help identify those behind the deaths of 139 people.Ms Bhutto said international technical experts could help identify those behind the deaths of 139 people.
On Sunday, Ms Bhutto visited some of those injured in the bombings - from which she escaped unhurt - in hospital.On Sunday, Ms Bhutto visited some of those injured in the bombings - from which she escaped unhurt - in hospital.
Karachi police have questioned three men arrested in Punjab province in connection with the attacks.Karachi police have questioned three men arrested in Punjab province in connection with the attacks.
A police source said the men were linked to a vehicle that had been used in the attacks - among the bloodiest Pakistan has ever seen.A police source said the men were linked to a vehicle that had been used in the attacks - among the bloodiest Pakistan has ever seen.
Thursday's bombers struck Ms Bhutto's motorcade as she greeted jubilant supporters on her return to Pakistan after eight years in self-imposed exile.Thursday's bombers struck Ms Bhutto's motorcade as she greeted jubilant supporters on her return to Pakistan after eight years in self-imposed exile.
Map: Scene of the attack on the convoy Map: Scene of the attack on the convoy
Ms Bhutto heads the country's largest political force, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). She has been negotiating with President Pervez Musharraf over a possible power-sharing deal.Ms Bhutto heads the country's largest political force, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). She has been negotiating with President Pervez Musharraf over a possible power-sharing deal.
The US has backed such an accord, amid concerns about the military's inability to defeat Islamist militants and Gen Musharraf's rising unpopularity.The US has backed such an accord, amid concerns about the military's inability to defeat Islamist militants and Gen Musharraf's rising unpopularity.
Foreign helpForeign help
The extremists are worried about my return because it promises change... And they would like to kill me Benazir Bhutto From joy to horror Send us your commentsThe extremists are worried about my return because it promises change... And they would like to kill me Benazir Bhutto From joy to horror Send us your comments
Ms Bhutto called on Sunday for the investigation into Thursday's bombings to be assisted by the international community, which she said could offer "the techniques necessary to investigate terrorist attacks".Ms Bhutto called on Sunday for the investigation into Thursday's bombings to be assisted by the international community, which she said could offer "the techniques necessary to investigate terrorist attacks".
Flanked by security guards carrying machine-guns, Ms Bhutto spent part of the day visiting some of the more than 200 wounded in hospital in Karachi.Flanked by security guards carrying machine-guns, Ms Bhutto spent part of the day visiting some of the more than 200 wounded in hospital in Karachi.
Ms Bhutto handed out money to survivors in Jinnah hospital, before leaving the hospital to the cheers of "Prime Minister Benazir!" from a crowd of supporters outside.Ms Bhutto handed out money to survivors in Jinnah hospital, before leaving the hospital to the cheers of "Prime Minister Benazir!" from a crowd of supporters outside.
Ms Bhutto was flanked by heavy security as she travelledMs Bhutto was flanked by heavy security as she travelled
Ms Bhutto told the BBC she would still contest general elections due in January, but would have to change "the manner in which I campaign".Ms Bhutto told the BBC she would still contest general elections due in January, but would have to change "the manner in which I campaign".
She said the Pakistani government had passed her a report suggesting there would be further attempts on her life.She said the Pakistani government had passed her a report suggesting there would be further attempts on her life.
Ms Bhutto and her party are observing three days of mourning for the bomb victims.Ms Bhutto and her party are observing three days of mourning for the bomb victims.
'Bomber's' head'Bomber's' head
On Saturday, newspapers in Pakistan carried photographs of the head of the suspected suicide bomber propped up on a white sheet.On Saturday, newspapers in Pakistan carried photographs of the head of the suspected suicide bomber propped up on a white sheet.
The man looks to be in his 20s, unshaven with curly hair and hazel eyes. The BBC's Barbara Plett in Karachi says it is believed he was an Islamic militant.The man looks to be in his 20s, unshaven with curly hair and hazel eyes. The BBC's Barbara Plett in Karachi says it is believed he was an Islamic militant.
KEY DATES 06 Oct: Presidential polls held 17 Oct: Supreme Court resumes hearing challenges to Musharraf candidacy 18 Oct: Benazir Bhutto's homecoming 15 Nov: Parliamentary term ends and general election must be held by mid-January Implications of bombs Attack highlights instabilityKEY DATES 06 Oct: Presidential polls held 17 Oct: Supreme Court resumes hearing challenges to Musharraf candidacy 18 Oct: Benazir Bhutto's homecoming 15 Nov: Parliamentary term ends and general election must be held by mid-January Implications of bombs Attack highlights instability
No-one has admitted targeting Ms Bhutto's triumphal procession through Karachi.No-one has admitted targeting Ms Bhutto's triumphal procession through Karachi.
Pro-Taleban militants, who have threatened to send suicide bombers to kill her, are the prime suspects, although she has accused ex-army officials of involvement, too.Pro-Taleban militants, who have threatened to send suicide bombers to kill her, are the prime suspects, although she has accused ex-army officials of involvement, too.
In her interview with the BBC, Ms Bhutto complained again that streetlights had been turned off on the day of the suicide attacks, allowing the bombers to escape detection.In her interview with the BBC, Ms Bhutto complained again that streetlights had been turned off on the day of the suicide attacks, allowing the bombers to escape detection.
And she repeated allegations that militants had infiltrated the Pakistani administrative and security apparatuses, allowing "some level of collusion" which had enabled her attackers to strike.And she repeated allegations that militants had infiltrated the Pakistani administrative and security apparatuses, allowing "some level of collusion" which had enabled her attackers to strike.
Ms Bhutto has said she sent President Musharraf the names of three former military officials she accuses of involvement in the attack, though the government says it has yet to see any evidence.Ms Bhutto has said she sent President Musharraf the names of three former military officials she accuses of involvement in the attack, though the government says it has yet to see any evidence.
"I'm not saying the government hatched a plot, but I am saying that elements within the administration and security apparatuses are people who want me out of the way," Ms Bhutto said."I'm not saying the government hatched a plot, but I am saying that elements within the administration and security apparatuses are people who want me out of the way," Ms Bhutto said.
"The extremists are worried about my return because it promises change and they would like to stop the change and transition to democracy... And they would like to kill me.""The extremists are worried about my return because it promises change and they would like to stop the change and transition to democracy... And they would like to kill me."
Mrs Bhutto was travelling from the airport to the Quaid e Azam mausoleum where she was due to address a rallyHer slow moving convoy was attacked near the recently built Karsaz bridge on the Sharah e Faisal, the main road into the city centreFollowing the blasts, scores of wounded were taken to the nearby Jinnah medical centreMrs Bhutto was travelling from the airport to the Quaid e Azam mausoleum where she was due to address a rallyHer slow moving convoy was attacked near the recently built Karsaz bridge on the Sharah e Faisal, the main road into the city centreFollowing the blasts, scores of wounded were taken to the nearby Jinnah medical centre
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