US condemns bombing in Pakistan - White House

WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) The United States today condemned a bomb attack that targeted a vehicle carrying former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Karachi after she returned from exile.

''The United States condemns the violent attack in Pakistan and mourns the loss of innocent life there,'' Gordon Johndroe, White House National Security Council spokesman said.

''Extremists will not be allowed to stop Pakistanis from selecting their representatives through an open and democratic process.'' REUTERS RKM BST0316