Popularly known as the Iron Lady of Pakistan

Benazir Bhutto

Also Listed In: Prime Ministers, Political Leaders

Nationality: Pakistani

religion: Islam

political ideology: Pakistan Peoples Party

Born on: 21 June 1953 AD    Famous 21st June Birthdays

Zodiac Sign: Gemini    Famous Geminis

Born in: Karachi

Died on: 27 December 2007 AD

place of death: Rawalpindi

father: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

mother: Nusrat Bhutto

siblings: Murtaza Bhutto, Shahnawaz Bhutto, Sanam Bhutto

Spouse: Asif Ali Zardari (1987–2007)

children: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari, Bakhtwar Bhutto, Aseefa Bhutto

education: Lady Margaret Hall Oxford (1973 – 1977), St Catherine's College Oxford (1976 – 1977), Radcliffe College (1969 – 1973), Karachi Grammar School, University of Oxford, Harvard University

Popularly known as the Iron Lady of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto opened the doors of politics for women in Pakistan. Not only did she become the first woman to head a major political party, but she went on to become the first and till date, the only female Prime Minister of Pakistan. She served this powerful position twice in her lifetime. Born in a prominent political family, she was exposed to political thoughts and beliefs since a young age. The imprisonment and the subsequent execution of her father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, brought Benazir into the centre stage of Pakistan politics as she succeeded her father as the titular head of the Pakistan People's Party. Most of her ideals were centred on democratic and social capitalist policies. Her charismatic presence coupled with political shrewdness and unabated courage earned her the nickname 'Iron Lady'. Most of her contemporaries and rivals respectfully addressed her as 'B.B'. During her term as the Prime Minister from 1988 until 1990 and 1993 until 1996, she brought about several political and economic policies for industrial development and growth. She favoured denationalisation of state-owned corporations and took a hard stand against trade unions and rigid labour markets. However, high levels of corruption, escalating unemployment and stifling recession brought about an end to her governance. To know more about her life and profile, scroll further.

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