Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani delivers his speech during the flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the country's independence day in Islamabad, Pakistan in this Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 file photo. Pakistan's prime minister survived an apparent assassination attempt Wednesday Sept. 3, 2008 when at least two shots hit his limousine as he drove toward the capital. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed, FILE) Pakistan Prime Minister Escapes Gunfire On Limo
-- Yahoo News/AP
-- Yahoo News/AP
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan's prime minister survived an apparent assassination attempt Wednesday when at least two shots hit his limousine as he drove toward the capital.
Officials said Yousuf Raza Gilani was unhurt and brought to safety after the incident on the main highway leading into Islamabad.
Zahid Bashir, the premier's press secretary, said two bullets struck the driver's side of the vehicle in a "murder attempt."
State-run Pakistan Television aired footage of Gilani's black Mercedes car with the two impact points clearly visible on the driver's window. The glass was cracked but intact.
"The prime minister is fine, he is back in Islamabad at the PM house," Information Minister Sherry Rehman told Dawn News TV.
Read more ....
More News On This Attempted Assassination Attempt
Pakistan's prime minister escapes assassination attempt: official -- AFP
Pakistan's PM 'escapes' assassination attempt -- CNN
Pakistani PM's Motorcade Hit By Gunfire -- CBS
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Unhurt After Shooting -- New York Times
Pakistani PM survives assassination attempt -- Pakistan Times
My Comment: Considering the political struggles and the military struggles that are going on in the country, security for government officials will always be a concern.