Pakistan News And Discussion-14

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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin--><b>India horrified, slams killing </b>
Pioneer News Service | New Delhi
India on Thursday condemned the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and expressed "shock and horror" at the incident. Apprehending the possible fallout of the killing, the <b>Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was likely to meet on Friday morning to take stock of the situation in the sub-continent</b>. 

<b>The CCS to be attended by top military and intelligence officials besides the top political leadership was likely to focus on the entire gamut of issues and ramifications related to Benazir's assassination, sources said here on Thursday. The intelligence and military officials would giver the low-down about the security situation in the wake of the assassination and steps taken to ensure security in India, they said</b>.

Condemning the incident, senior BJP leader LK Advani said Benazir was a tall leader of Pakistan who was trying to reinstall democracy in the neighbouring country. "The news from Rawalpindi has come as a shock to me. Talibanisation of Pakistan is a threat to Indian security," Advani said, offering deep condolences to the family of the slain leader.

Advani also spoke to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who shared his concern. Advani quoted the PM as saying that National Security Advisor MK Narayanan would brief him and the BJP about the entire development. The former Deputy Prime Minister said he also spoke to the Pakistan High Commissioner in New Delhi.
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they should have this meeting today itself.