The park was formerly known as Company Bagh ( East India Company 's Garden ) , but was renamed " Liaqat National Bagh ( Park ) " after the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan in 1951 . It is known as a place for political gatherings and for speeches . Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on 27 December 2007 while leaving an election rally at the park . It is close to Arya Mohalla and Gordon College Road , which are two well known residential and commercial areas of Rawalpindi
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Assassination of Benazir Bhutto
Liaqat National Bagh