President expresses shock, grief at Benazir killing

Thursday, December 27, 2007, 22:34 [IST]

New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI) President Pratibha Patil expressed deep shock and grief at the assassination of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto describing it as a ''tragedy not just for Pakistan but for the entire region.'' In a condolence message, the President said the incident was a reminder of the danger that terrorism posed to the stability of human society.

''The assassination of Mrs Benazir Bhutto is a tragedy not just for Pakistan but for our entire region. We stand with the people of Pakistan in this hour of grief and tragedy,'' the President said in her message.

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Topics: POLITICS--BHUTTO-PRATIBHA PATIL

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