Benazir Bhutto

Date of Birth: June 21, 1953

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Date of Death: December 27, 2007

Biography

Benazir Bhutto was a prominent Pakistani politician and stateswoman who served as the 11th and 13th Prime Minister of Pakistan. Born into an influential political family, she was the daughter of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. She became the first woman to head a democratic government in a majority Muslim nation. Bhutto’s political career was marked by her efforts to implement social reforms, advocate for women’s rights, and pursue a moderate and progressive vision for Pakistan. However, her tenure was also marred by allegations of corruption and political instability. She was assassinated in 2007 during a political rally, cutting short her efforts to return to power.

5 Interesting Facts about Benazir Bhutto

1. Benazir Bhutto was the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority country.

2. She was educated at Harvard University and the University of Oxford.

3. Bhutto served as Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1988 to 1990 and from 1993 to 1996.

4. She survived a previous assassination attempt in Karachi in October 2007, just months before her death.

5. Bhutto was posthumously awarded the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights in 2008.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Benazir Bhutto

1. “Democracy is the best revenge.”

2. “The best hijab is in the eyes of the beholder.”

3. “You can imprison a man, but not an idea. You can exile a man, but not an idea. You can kill a man, but not an idea.”

4. “Ultimately, leadership is about keeping faith with the people you lead.”

5. “It is impossible to maintain freedom and order and justice without religious and moral sanctions.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of her political career, Benazir Bhutto’s net worth was estimated to be around $850 million.

Children

Benazir Bhutto had three children with her husband Asif Ali Zardari: 1. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, born on September 21, 1988. 2. Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari, born on January 25, 1990. 3. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, born on February 3, 1993.