Bainazeer Bhutto was a Pakistani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1973 to 1977. He was the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Pakistan and the founder of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP).
Bhutto was born on January 5, 1928, in Larkana, Sindh, British India. He was the son of Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto, a prominent politician and landowner. Bhutto received his early education in Bombay, India, before studying law at Christ Church, Oxford University in England.
After completing his education, Bhutto returned to Pakistan and entered politics. He quickly rose through the ranks and became the Foreign Minister of Pakistan in 1963. In this role, he played a key role in negotiating the Tashkent Agreement, which ended the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
In 1971, Bhutto was appointed as the President of Pakistan after the country's defeat in the Bangladesh War. He later became the Prime Minister of Pakistan after winning the general elections in 1973.
As Prime Minister, Bhutto implemented a number of major reforms, including the nationalization of key industries, the establishment of a minimum wage, and the expansion of education and healthcare. He also strengthened Pakistan's relations with other countries, particularly China and the Soviet Union.
However, Bhutto's tenure as Prime Minister was marked by controversy and conflict. He faced opposition from various quarters, including the military and religious groups. In 1977, Bhutto was overthrown in a military coup led by General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq.
Bhutto was later tried and convicted on charges of conspiracy to murder and was sentenced to death. He was hanged on April 4, 1979, at the age of 51.
Despite his controversial and tumultuous tenure as Prime Minister, Bhutto is remembered as a major figure in Pakistani politics and a champion of democracy. His legacy continues to influence Pakistani politics to this day, with his daughter Benazir Bhutto also serving as Prime Minister of Pakistan in the late 1980s and 1990s.
