So it seems that Al Qaeda strike again and have robbed Pakistan of a much loved political figure. It can be argued that Musharraf could benefit directly from her death but although he is not a democratically elected leader even he would balk at destabilizing his own country to the extent it is at now. Many islamist groups would be opposed to her purely for her sex or her western influences.
To organisations like the Taliban Bhutto was an anathema. Educated in Britain and America, a working mother with a glamorous image, one can only imagine the level of animosity felt toward her by islamic fundamentalists. For this and other reasons Al Qaeda is prime suspect. Suicide bombing is their favoured modus operandi after all.
Pakistan is in dire straits now. Already unstable, this has thrown a lit match into the tinder box. The perpetrators can stand back and watch the consequences of their actions unfold. Lets hope that the people of Pakistan can withstand the storm that is coming.
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