Benazir sought US recommendation to beef up security: WikiLeaks

The US diplomatic cables, accessed by WikiLeaks and released by an Indian news channel, revealed that Benazir Bhutto held two meetings with then US Ambassador Anne Patterson at her home in Karachi.The cable reads, Bhutto requested, in writing, that USG (United States Government) undertake an evaluation of existing executive security procedures and recommendation of additional resources necessary for maximum safety. Ambassador recommends that we meet with members of her staff and provide list of security contractors who could provide this assessment.Patterson wrote to Washington that the Pakistan government was responsible for Bhuttos security. The USG should either undertake full responsibility for Bhuttos personal security or not. We also believe it highly unlikely that the PPP would follow professional recommendations not to hold rallies in large crowds. Protection of prime ministerial candidates is the responsibility of the Government of Pakistan, the cable revealed.