There's been a suicide bomb attack at a political rally of Benazir Bhutto's supporters in Pakistan. Radio 5 Live is reporting that Bhutto is dead.
Update. See also here: 'Pakistan state TV confirms her death.'
Update 2. 'Benazir was shot in the neck in the aftermath of a bomb blast at a campaign rally in Rawalpindi.'
Update 3. 'Police said a suicide bomber fired shots at Bhutto as she was leaving the rally venue in a park before blowing himself up.'
Update 4. There's an obituary profile here.
Update 5. 'Police cordoned off the street with white and red tape, and rescue workers rushed to put victims in ambulances as people wailed nearby. Body parts, pieces of clothing and party banners were scattered on the street. The clothing of some of the victims was shredded and people put party flags over their bodies. Police caps and shoes littered the area.'
Update 6. The New York Times's report.
Update 7. Picture of Benazir Bhutto as a young woman.
Update 8. 'Gold and government bonds rose while U.S. stock futures fell on Thursday... Analysts say the shock of the Bhutto news triggered a classic capital flight to assets which are considered as safe havens in times of geopolitical stress.'
Update 9. A chronology of bomb attacks in Pakistan since July of this year.
Update 10. Benazir Bhutto: "I know I am a symbol of what the so-called 'Jihadists,' Taliban and al-Qaida, most fear... I am a female political leader fighting to bring modernity, communication, education and technology to Pakistan."
Update 11. A 'body blow for freedom and democracy in Pakistan'.
Update 12. Foreign Secretary David Miliband condemns the killing. Some other reactions.
Update 13. 'Protests, some violent, erupted Thursday in many Pakistani cities after the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Rawalpindi.'
Update 14. Jason Burke asks, 'Who did it?'
Update 15. A life in pictures.