Outrage in Pakistan at multi-million pound home for Benazir Bhutto's son...

The builders are still working on a multimillion pound home for Benazir Bhutto’s son and heir but it has already sparked an angry wave of accusations that the young leader is out of touch with his country’s impoverished population.

Set in 14 acres of land on the edge of Lahore, the bungalow will have everything an aspiring Pakistani leader needs: a helipad, bombproof walls and vast lawns that can accommodate 10,000 people for giant election rallies.

Opponents have seized on its cost, rumoured to be 5billion rupees (£32m), saying it represents the worst excesses of the country’s political elite.

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“It shows they have complete contempt for the people of Pakistan,” he said. “They don’t care what anyone thinks even with elections soon.

 “The main parties are both the same. They will throw money around to buy votes, buying up media advertising, and think their behaviour does not matter.” Full story...

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