The Anniversary of Benazir Bhutto’s Death is held on December 27 every year. The main objective of the day is to honour the Pakistani politician who was assassinated in a terrorist attack on December 27, 2007. Benazir was the first-ever female leader of a Muslim nation and spent her life fighting for democracy and women’s rights.
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Benazir Bhutto’s Death Anniversary 2023 – History
Benazir Bhutto was the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and she was also the chair of the political party known as the Pakistan Peoples Party. Her father’s name was Zulfikar Ali Bhutto who also served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. However, he was removed from power in a military coup and later hanged for a crime.
Bhutto served two terms as the Prime Minister of Pakistan and was exiled in the late 1990s by military dictator Pervez Musharraf. On October 19, 2007, A suicide bomber ended up at one rally killing 139 of her supporters. On December 27, 2007, Bhutto was standing through her vehicle’s sunroof to wave at supporters and three shots were heard followed by a blast. Bhutto died while taking her to the hospital.
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Benazir Bhutto’s Death Anniversary 2023 – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | December 27 | Wednesday |
| 2024 | December 27 | Friday |
| 2025 | December 27 | Saturday |
| 2026 | December 27 | Sunday |
| 2027 | December 27 | Monday |
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Benazir Bhutto’s Death Anniversary 2023 – FAQs
In which year did Benazir Bhutto die?
The former Prime Minister of Pakistan died by shot on December 27, 2007.
Who was Bhutto’s husband?
Bhutto’s husband was Asif Ali Zardari. He was the President of Pakistan.
When did Bhutto get married?
Bhutto got married to Asif Ali Zardari on December 18, 1987.