The Bhutto Family
A Pakistani political dynasty marked by power and tragedy, from a prime minister executed after a coup to his daughter, also assassinated while serving as prime minister.
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Prime Minister of Pakistan · b. 1928–1979
Founder of the Pakistan Peoples Party who served as President and later Prime Minister before being overthrown and executed following a military coup.
Notable Works
- Prime Minister of Pakistan (1973–1977)
- Founder of the Pakistan Peoples Party
Benazir Bhutto
Prime Minister of Pakistan · b. 1953–2007
Zulfikar's daughter, the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority nation as Prime Minister, assassinated during a 2007 campaign rally.
Notable Works
- Prime Minister of Pakistan (1988–1990, 1993–1996)
- Chairperson of the Pakistan Peoples Party
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Politician · b. 1988
Benazir's son and Zulfikar's grandson, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party and former Pakistani foreign minister.
Notable Works
- Foreign Minister of Pakistan (2022–2023)
- Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party