Benazir Bhutto (1953-2007) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Former Pakistani Politician
Nationality	Pakistani
Date of Birth	21/06/1953
Age	54 years (died on 27, Dec, 2007)
Birthplace	Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Date of Death	27/12/2007

Latest News about Benazir Bhutto

27/12/2025

Pakistan observed the 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Special events were arranged across the country by the Pakistan People's Party to pay tribute to her leadership and struggle for democracy. President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari were expected to pay homage at the main ceremony in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Bhutto.

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname	Pinky

Physical Stats & More

Height	165 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Lady Jennings Nursery School, Karachi Convent of Jesus and Mary, Karachi Presentation Convent High School, Rawalpindi Karachi Grammar School, Karachi
College/University	Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Massachusetts Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, England St Catherine's College, Oxford, England
Degree(s)	B.A (Hons) in Comparative Politics Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics Master of Arts in International Law and Diplomacy

Personal Life

Religion	Islam
Caste	Sunni (also, Sayyids)
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)	Married
Affairs/Boyfriends	Imran Khan (Pakistani politician)
Marriage Date	18/12/1987

Family

Father

Late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Former Pakistani Politician)

Mother

Late Nusrat Bhutto (Former Pakistani- Iranian Public Figure)

Siblings

Brother	Murtaza Bhutto (Former Pakistani Politician)
Sister	Sanam Bhutto

Spouse

Asif Ali Zardari (Pakistani politician)

Children

Son	Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (Foreign minister of Pakistan)
Daughter	Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari (Pakistani Politician) Asifa Bhutto Zardari (Pakistani Politician)

Career

Political Party	Pakistan People's Party
Political Journey	Benazir became 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan in December 1988. In 1990, her government was dissolved on charges of corruption, nepotism, and despotism. She served as the leader of the opposition from 1990 to 1993. Pakistan People's Party was again elected to power in 1993 and Benazir became the Prime Minister for the second time. In 1996, her tenure was ended on the charges of corruption.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Benazir Bhutto served as Pakistan's first female prime minister during two terms, from 1988–1990 and 1993–1996.
2. She was named after a deceased aunt, and her name means 'One Without Equal'.
3. Despite being from a Sindhi family, Benazir's primary language was English.
4. She made history as the first Asian woman elected as President of the Oxford Union debating organization.
5. Her father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was executed in 1979.
6. Benazir faced multiple arrests and periods of house arrest during her political career.
7. Her favorite treat was peppermint-stick ice-cream cones due to her sweet tooth.
8. She discreetly enjoyed a swinging lifestyle with various participants.
9. Attending parties organized by Oxford University students was something Benazir enjoyed.
10. Throughout her career, she encountered controversies such as allegations of smuggling nuclear data and a dismissed government.
11. Benazir Bhutto and her husband received corruption charges leading to imprisonment, later overturned.
12. She was tragically assassinated on December 27, 2007.
13. Her son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, succeeded her as chairperson of the Pakistan People's Party.

Benazir Bhutto Former Pakistani Politician Pakistani Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan