Tuesday, October 23, 2007

'Ban on Bhutto' leaving Pakistan


Ms Bhutto has been highly critical of the government

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has been banned from leaving the country, her Pakistan People's Party (PPP) says.

PPP spokesman Farhatullah Babar told the BBC the party had written to the interior ministry over the issue.

Ms Bhutto survived an assassination attempt on Thursday on her return to the country after years of self-imposed exile. Nearly 140 died in the attack.

Correspondents say the government often bans opponents from leaving Pakistan.

Ms Bhutto's family did not accompany her on her return to Pakistan.

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