Shia Muslims in south-western Pakistan began burying the victims of a devastating bomb attack after a four-day protest ended when the government sacked the local political administration.
Hundreds of men, women and children camped out alongside dozens of coffins in the streets of Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan, after a series of bombs killed at least 95 people on Thursday, demanding better protection against sectarian attacks.
Raja Pervaz Ashraf, the prime minister, arrived on Sunday and promised to remove the chief minister, who had been roundly criticised for failing to cut short an overseas trip, and impose direct control from Islamabad.
It brought to an end an extreme form of protest for Muslims who usually bury their dead within 24 hours. Thousands gathered for a mass burial of about 60 bodies on Monday afternoon.
Earlier Mr Ashraf had listened to the protesters grievances.
"We have decided to impose governor's rule in Baluchistan for two months, the provincial government will be sacked," he said after offering his condolences to grieving families.
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