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“Through democracy we can address the basic needs of the people, involve them as participants in planning and restore the authority of the government.”

Quote by Benazir Bhutto

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Benazir Bhutto, born on June 21, 1953, and died on December 27, 2007, was a prominent Pakistani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan twice. She was the first female Prime Minister in the history of Pakistan and came from a political dynasty. more

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