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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- Bhutto, Benazir 1953-2007. Pakistani politician who, as prime minister (1988-1990 and 1993-1996), was the first woman to lead a 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.
- Bhutto, Zulfikar Ali 1928-1979. Pakistani politician who formed the Pakistan People's Party (1967) and became president (1971) and prime minister (1973). In 1977 he was deposed by a coup d'état and later executed.
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“The problem with Obama's quote yesterday wasn't that he called the Bhutto assassination a terrorist attack (what else would you call blowing yourself up and taking 20 people with you??) but that he blamed terrorists * worldwide*.”
“To say that Bilawal Bhutto is of tender age is putting it mildly.”
“Bhutto is backing away from any deal, and her aides describe Musharraf as a drowning man.”
“Nevertheless, in the long-term Bhutto's death is likely to have a highly adverse impact on political pluralism in Pakistan and weaken the civilian forces vis-à-vis the military.”
Arvin Bahl: The Implications of the Bhutto Assassination: An Analysis
“Her name Bhutto carried a huge amount of weight all across Pakistan.”
“It's very hard, the name Bhutto carried such great weight amongst the people of Pakistan and also within her own party.”
“Bhutto" - Directed by Duane Baughman and Johnny O'Hara, written by O'Hara, a look at the life of the assassinated former Pakistani prime minister.”
“Many Afghans, in fact, referred to Bhutto as “the mother of the Taliban.””
“The article continues "In an interview with Fortune magazine, Black called the Bhutto assassination an" unfortunate event "before adding:" But [McCain's] knowledge and ability to talk about it re-emphasized that this is the guy who is ready to Commander-in-Chief.”
“Imran Khan, another one of Musharraf's opposition democratic leaders, and head of the Tehrik e Insaf Party which favors a welfare state in Pakistan, calls Bhutto a neo-con for her alliance with the US.”
Ali Eteraz: "Pakistan's 9/11": Benazir Bhutto's Suicide Welcome
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