Benazir

Benazir Bhutto (1953-2007) was a Pakistani politician who served as Prime Minister of Pakistan for two non-consecutive terms: 1988–1990 and 1993–1996. She was the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority nation.

Born into a prominent political family, she was the daughter of former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. She studied at Radcliffe College and Oxford University before returning to Pakistan following her father's execution in 1979.

After her father's death, she became a leading figure in the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), leading the opposition against the military regime of General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq. Her political career was marked by periods of imprisonment, exile, and allegations of corruption.

During her terms as Prime Minister, Bhutto implemented social and economic reforms, including programs aimed at improving healthcare, education, and women's rights. However, her governments faced challenges, including political instability and accusations of corruption, which ultimately led to her dismissal on both occasions.

After a period of self-imposed exile, she returned to Pakistan in 2007 to contest the upcoming elections. She was assassinated in Rawalpindi on December 27, 2007, amidst a campaign rally. Her death had a profound impact on Pakistani politics, and she remains a controversial but significant figure in the country's history.