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The Holy Book calls upon Muslims to resist tyranny. Dictatorships in Pakistan, however long, have, therefore, always collapsed in the face of this spirit.

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
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Heart of Pakistan
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Daughter of the East
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