ASSESSMENTS
Pakistani Federal Minister Gunned Down
Mar 2, 2011 | 19:52 GMT

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Summary
The Pakistani minister for minority affairs was assassinated March 2, reportedly in response to comments he made regarding Pakistan's blasphemy laws. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. The assassination highlights the threat to high-value targets in Pakistan and the difficulties the government faces in keeping senior officials safe.
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