McAleese leads Irish condolences

PRESIDENT Mary Mc-Aleese led the Irish condolences to the family of Benazir Bhutto and the people of Pakistan last night, saying she was “shocked and saddened” by Ms Bhutto’s assassination.

“On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Ireland, I send my deepest condolences to her family and to the people of Pakistan and especially to those members of the Pakistan community here in Ireland,” said Mrs McAleese.

“My deepest sympathy also to the families of those other people killed in this dreadful atrocity.”