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The military wants a system that protects its policies and privileges.

Benazir Bhutto

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Benazir Bhutto
Age: 54 †
Born: 1953
Born: June 21
Died: 2007
Died: December 27
Former Prime Minister Of Pakistan
Politician
Heart of Pakistan
Benazir
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Daughter of the East
Bhutto
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Protects
Privileges
Policies
Privilege
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Military
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