Benazir Bhutto was a Pakistani politician and the first woman to serve as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. She was born in 1953 in Karachi, Pakistan, and was the daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who served as Pakistan's Prime Minister from 1971 to 1977. Bhutto was educated at Radcliffe College and Oxford University, and she returned to Pakistan in 1977 after her father was overthrown in a military coup.
Bhutto quickly became involved in politics and worked to restore democracy to Pakistan. She co-founded the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and was elected as its chairperson in 1979. In 1988, Bhutto became the Prime Minister of Pakistan, making her the first woman to hold the position in a Muslim-majority country. She served two terms as Prime Minister, from 1988 to 1990 and 1993 to 1996.
During her time in office, Bhutto focused on improving relations with other countries, strengthening the economy, and promoting education and health care. She also worked to address corruption and improve human rights in Pakistan. However, Bhutto faced significant challenges and faced accusations of corruption and mismanagement during her time as Prime Minister.
Bhutto was assassinated in 2007 while campaigning for the PPP in the Pakistani general election. Her death was a major blow to the PPP and to the country, and sparked widespread protests and violence. Bhutto's legacy as a political leader and champion of democracy in Pakistan is still remembered and celebrated today.
