Situation at Midnight

Train and Air travel domestically been suspended or delayed. Public transport is at a standstill.

Benazir's body is being transported to Chaklala Air Base to be flown to her ancestral home in Larkhana. Scores of people mourn outside the hospital.

Elections are most likely going to be delayed since PML of Nawaz Sharif has also announced a boycott since the situation is not conducive to any form of campaigning.

Bush and other major heads of states send their messages and Condoleeza calls PPP leadership.

Streets are empty except for the few people that are taking their grievances out on public property.

Musharraf's Reaction

Musharraf announces three (3) days of official mourning. Educational institutions would also remain closed and the national flag will fly at half mast for this period. Calls on the people to support him in eradicating the terrorists that have committed this heinous act. Also appeals for the public to remain calm and exercise patience and restrain.

Major Cities in Turmoil

All AIESECers - members and interns - are safe and indoors.

Latest reports:

• Lahore: People on the streets tearing down the posters of the ruling party (PML-Q) which are all over the streets
• Karachi: Violence erupting and traffic jams on major roads as people are trying to make their way back home
• Hyderabad: Supporters break cars and burn tires. State of curfew
• Rawalpindi and Islamabad: High security all around. Cell phone networks down.

Top level government meeting happening to assess the situation.

Benazir's kids and husband en route to the country.

More Updates

Violence is breaking out in major cities over the country. People are angry, upset and confused. Advice everyone to remain indoors.

Government's control is clearly waining. Elections will probably be postponed, but the political situation is spiraling out of control.

Blast in Islamabad

In what looks like a suicide attack immediately after the PPP rally in Islamabad, sources are saying that Benazir Bhutto has been killed.

15 - 25 people additionally lost their lives.