Since her death the PPP has seen its fortunes plunge, and few are willing to bet on Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, now the party’s chairman, shepherding it back to glory. Much like his charismatic mother, Bilawal was forthright at the lectern, confronting militants infesting Pakistan and the powerful military alike. Following Zia’s death in 1988, she was elected prime minister at the age of 35. Her government was undercut by military interference and allegations of corruption, however, and despite becoming prime minister twice she never completed a term. As Benazir’s young son takes the stage she remarks: “God willing he will lead this country.”Read full story

Source: The Express Tribune December 13, 2017 08:44 UTC