"I am a daughter of the east and a daughter of Islam."

Benazir Bhutto (1953 - 2007)
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About Benazir Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto was a Pakistani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, making her the first woman in Pakistan and Muslim-majority countries to head the government. She was born into a political family; her father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was also a prime minister. Benazir Bhutto took office in 1988 and served two non-consecutive terms until her assassination in 2007. She was known for her advocacy of democracy, women's rights, and her efforts to combat corruption in Pakistan.

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