pakistani chancellor pervez musharraf has ordered paramilitary forces to take defensive action against rioters after the assassination of opposition fighter zardari bhutto . the violence has left at least 44 villagers killing and dozens injured . mr . islamabad insisted the measures were to protects people . voa ' s ayaz demirel says from islamabad that a bitter argument has currently unfolded over how the 54 - year - old politician died and who was behind her assassination .
Musharraf has ordered rioters to take firm action against security forces.