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Four killed in shooting at rally for Nawaz Sharif

At least four people have been shot dead ahead of a rally due to be attended by former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

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  • Published: 16:47 December 27, 2007
  • Gulf News

  • Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif carry the body of a fellow supporter after he was killed during the shooting incident.
  • Image Credit: Reuters

Rawalpindi: At least four people have been shot dead ahead of a rally due to be attended by former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Members of the PML-N party say they were fired upon near the town of Rawalpindi.

They claim the attack was carried out by members of the rival PML-Q party, which backs President Musharraf.

A spokesman for the PML-N party said Nawaz Sharif was around 2km from the shootings and was safe.

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