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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.
- Agencies
- Published: 16:47 December 27, 2007
- Image Credit: Reuters
- Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif carry the body of a fellow supporter after he was killed during the shooting incident.
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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