Despite the fact that Ms Benazir Bhutto, first ever female prime minister of a Muslim world,
was not a sitting prime minister though her assassination would be remembered as an event that shook the world. Virtually every single news media of the world was exclusively focused on her assassination. World political leaders did not lose a moment in condemning her cowardly assassination.

BENAZIR Bhutto, Pakistan’s most internationally recognisable and outspokenly leader, will be remembered by country men Whatever her ideological belief was. She left a mark on Pakistan’s politics that she can never be airbrush her out of history. Starting life as the daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto she became
in due course a force in her own right. she chose a life that was marked by struggle than acquiescence.
Benazir Bhutto and her party represented politics of the federation of Pakistan. In these troubled times, this is of paramount importance.

Abid Mushtaq, Quetta, Pakistan

How did the Ministry of the Interior 'discover' the communications of Baitullah Mehsud so quickly after the assasination of Benazir Bhutto? Was the government listening in for some time to Mehsud's conversations? And if
so, did they overhear the preparations for the suicide bomber attack?

Abid Mushtaq, Quetta, Pakistan

I was at Oxford at the same time as Benazir and although I didn't know her personally, I occasionally used to see her around the place. She always had this smouldering sex-appeal. Her senseless assassination has left me feeling profoundly shocked and has hit me almost as hard as the death of Diana a decade ago.

Simon R. Gladdish, Swansea, Wales

Yet again religion causes death followed by destruction, and yet more death.

All in the name of whatever God or prophet the "evil doers" (sorry GB) profess to serve.

Peace in our time?

Marc, Antrim, N Ireland

Democracy in Pakistan is what the terrorists want, as most Pakistani's are religious and would vote for the religious parties. 2 out of 5 provinces are already governed by the Islamic Alliance who were voted in.

So the only person who would really suffer from democracy in Pakistan is Musharraf.

andrew, High Wycombe,

Even if the crime had been committed by Fred Nerk of Leongatha
al-Qaeda would still say they did it.
The whole thing is reminiscent of Lawrence (of Arabia). Many people would have wanted her dead. Especially President Musharraf who was noticeable by his absence. Also, why on earth was she allowed to put her head out of the car?
I'm not a conspiracy theorist but, to me, al-Qaeda are too obvious an answer. Idealists who were frightened she would become too pragmatic. The pragmatists who were frightened that she might suddenly get a conscience and go straight? The list goes on. Indeed, we may never know the truth.

Venise Alstergren, Melbourne, Victoria 3142, AUSTRALIA

There are several ways to solve Pakistans problems.

A country like Pakistan (multi-ethnic) can only be ruled by force.
The Iraqis were better off, peaceful and having womens rights under Saddam; everyone knows it.
If rebellion breaks out in Pakistan you would have to do what Saddam would do to set an example to all the others. What Saddam would have done is exactly what the British would have done when they had some.

This would sit strangely with the Americans though who need Musharraf. A merica cannot afford to punish Musharraf, besides Pakistan is a lot bigger than Iraq. I wager its people far fiercer aswell.

You could break the country up on ethic lines, though the EU wouldn't approve that idea.

Alexander, the Romans and probably our own governments knew and know that enforcing a multi ethnic culture is the best way to divide, subdue and control a population through fear and paranoia.

Having a population of feroscious Muslims complicates the picture.

Keith Bentham, Wigan, Lancashire

Buttho said in an interview that if she dies it will be Mushariff behind it.

It is really that much of a leap to believe that Mushariff, who is against democracy, would have extremist views and knows extremists who would gladly kill an innocent and defenceless woman who threatens their extreme views?

kim, london,

Any previous significant attacks from Al Quaeda have resulted in swift admittance and self appraisal, why not this one ?

Scott, Glasgow, Scotland

''They were very brave boys who killed her.”...bravery to kill a unarmed woman? what a depraved ideology!

gabe, dublin, ireland

"The terrorsits" did it. Of course.
But who were the terrorists?

Buttho represented democracy.
Islamic extremists are averse to democracy, but so is the current Mushariff administration.

People on the street in Pakistan blame Mushariff. Mushariff and the Bush administration are sure its Al Quaida.

One thing is for sure. We will never know the truth.

Jasper, Tokyo, Japan