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My father was the Prime Minister of Pakistan. My grandfather had been in politics, too however, my own inclination was for a job other than politics. I wanted to be a diplomat, perhaps do some journalism - certainly not politics.
Benazir Bhutto
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Benazir Bhutto
Age: 54 †
Born: 1953
Born: June 21
Died: 2007
Died: December 27
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