Web desk: Pakistan commemorates the 17th death anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto on December 27, 2024, the nation reflects on the life and legacy of one of its most iconic leaders.
Benazir Bhutto, the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority country, remains a symbol of resilience, courage, and unyielding commitment to democracy.
Born on June 21, 1953, in Karachi, Benazir was the daughter of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. A brilliant student, she pursued her education at Harvard University and the University of Oxford, where she became the first Asian woman to head the prestigious Oxford Union. Her academic and political grooming prepared her for a life dedicated to public service.
The execution of her father in 1979 by a military regime thrust her into the political arena. Despite personal grief and political turmoil, Benazir emerged as the leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), championing the causes of democracy, human rights, and social justice
Country, remains a symbol of resilience, courage, and unyielding commitment to democracy.
Born on June 21, 1953, in Karachi, Benazir was the daughter of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. A brilliant student, she pursued her education at Harvard University and the University of Oxford, where she became the first Asian woman to head the prestigious Oxford Union. Her academic and political grooming prepared her for a life dedicated to public service.
The execution of her father in 1979 by a military regime thrust her into the political arena. Despite personal grief and political turmoil, Benazir emerged as the leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), championing the causes of democracy, human rights, and social justice
