When was Benazir Bhutto born?

Benazir Bhutto was born on 21 June 1953 in Karachi.

What positions has Benazir Bhutto held?

Positions held by Benazir Bhutto include: Leader of the Opposition (1997–1999); Federal Minister for Finance (1994–1996); Prime Minister of Pakistan (1993–1996); Leader of the Opposition (1990–1993); Federal Minister for Defence (1988–1990).

Where did Benazir Bhutto study?

Benazir Bhutto was educated at Radcliffe College, Lady Margaret Hall, St Catherine's College, Harvard University.

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Benazir Bhutto

बेनजिर भुट्टो

11th and 13th prime minister of Pakistan (1953–2007)

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Benazir Bhutto was a Pakistani stateswoman who twice served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1988 to 1990 and again from 1993 to 1996. She was the first woman elected to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority country. Ideologically a liberal and a secularist, she chaired the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) from 1982 until her assassination in 2007.

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Born: 21 June 1953 wd
Place of birth: Karachi wd
Died: 27 December 2007 wd
Place of death: Benazir Bhutto Hospital wd
Citizenship: Pakistan wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Pakistan Peoples Party wd
Education: Radcliffe College, Lady Margaret Hall, St Catherine's College, Harvard University, Convent of Jesus and Mary, Karachi, Karachi Grammar School, Convent of Jesus and Mary, Murree, Presentation Convent Girls High School wd
Spouse: Asif Ali Zardari wd
Official website: benazirbhutto.com wd

Positions held wd

Leader of the Opposition (17 February 1997 – 12 October 1999)
Federal Minister for Finance (26 January 1994 – 10 October 1996)
Prime Minister of Pakistan (19 October 1993 – 5 November 1996)
Leader of the Opposition (6 November 1990 – 18 April 1993)
Federal Minister for Defence (4 December 1988 – 6 August 1990)
Prime Minister of Pakistan (2 December 1988 – 6 August 1990)
party leader (12 November 1982 – 27 December 2007)

Awards wd

Bruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human Rights
United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights (2008)

Questions

When was Benazir Bhutto born?: Benazir Bhutto was born on 21 June 1953 in Karachi.
What positions has Benazir Bhutto held?: Positions held by Benazir Bhutto include: Leader of the Opposition (1997–1999); Federal Minister for Finance (1994–1996); Prime Minister of Pakistan (1993–1996); Leader of the Opposition (1990–1993); Federal Minister for Defence (1988–1990).
Where did Benazir Bhutto study?: Benazir Bhutto was educated at Radcliffe College, Lady Margaret Hall, St Catherine's College, Harvard University.

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