Bhut·to

(bo͞o′tō), Benazir 1953-2007.

Pakistani politician who, as prime minister (1988-1990 and 1993-1996), was the first woman to lead a primarily Muslim nation in the postcolonial era. Facing accusations of corruption, she went into self-imposed exile (1998-2007), after which she returned to Pakistan to reenter politics and was subsequently assassinated at a campaign rally.

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ISLAMABAD, July 03, 2010 (Balochistan Times): In commemoration of 57th birthday anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Benazir Sham-E-Ghazal was held at National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE).

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