Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto was a prominent Pakistani politician and the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority country as Prime Minister of Pakistan, serving two non-consecutive terms in the late 1980s and mid-1990s. Born on June 21, 1953, she was educated at Harvard University and the University of Oxford, where she developed her political acumen. Bhutto was a charismatic leader known for her advocacy of democracy and women's rights in Pakistan, often confronting the challenges posed by a male-dominated political landscape. Her tenure was marked by significant controversies and allegations of corruption, yet she remained a symbol of hope for many Pakistanis. Tragically, her life came to an end when she was assassinated in a terrorist attack in December 2007 while campaigning for re-election, leaving a legacy of resilience and the ongoing struggle for democratic governance in Pakistan.
Born on Jun 21, 1953 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 13 | 6.54 | 1.29% | +60% | 220,892,331 | 4,553,578 | $280,000 | 5,772$ |
| India | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,261,430 | $2,900,000 | 2,651$ |
| Totals | 14 | 1,600,896,716 | 5,815,008 | $3,180,000 | 8,423$ |
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Pakistan:
Benazir Bhutto was arrested during a crackdown on political dissent in Karachi.
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Pakistan:
Benazir Bhutto proposed a reconciliatory approach to end internal conflicts for the survival of democracy in her book 'Reconciliation'.
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Pakistan:
Benazir Bhutto is also included in the list of national heroes by the deputy chairman.
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Pakistan:
Benazir Bhutto was referenced as a popular leader who faced similar accusations in the past.
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Pakistan:
Khawaja Asif stated that Benazir Bhutto was martyred but the Pakistan Peoples Party never called out to India.
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Pakistan:
Syedal Khan Nasir included Benazir Bhutto in the list of 'national heroes'.
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India:
Benazir Bhutto is mentioned in connection with Rehman Dakait, who was said to have helped her during an assassination attempt.
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Pakistan:
Benazir Bhutto, the daughter of Nusrat Bhutto, also faced numerous arrests during her political career.
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Pakistan:
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari mentioned that Shaheed Benazir continued the philosophy of democracy and rights for the people.
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Pakistan:
Sherry Rehman highlighted that Benazir Bhutto played a significant role in connecting the provinces through peaceful struggle against dictatorship.
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