Benazir Bhutto
F- Birthday
- June 21, 1953
- Age
- 72
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $0M
About
Benazir Bhutto was a prominent Pakistani politician and stateswoman. She served as the 11th prime minister of Pakistan for two non-consecutive terms, from 1988 to 1990 and again from 1993 to 1996. Notably, she was the first woman elected to lead a democratic government in a Muslim-majority country. Bhutto was a liberal and secularist, and she chaired the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) for many years.
Career Timeline
Father's Execution, Enters Politics
Her father's execution thrusts her into a leadership role.
First Female Prime Minister
Becomes first female PM of a Muslim nation.
Removed Amid Corruption Allegations
First term ends amidst corruption charges.
Returns as Prime Minister
Wins another election, becoming PM again.
Second Removal from Office
Removed from power amid further scandal.
Exile and Corruption Charges
Flees Pakistan while accused of corruption.
Assassinated in Suicide Attack
Killed while campaigning to return to office.
