More than a former prime minister, she remains a powerful idea of democratic resistance and politics rooted in the aspirations of ordinary people. Born into privilege yet forged in adversity, Benazir Bhutto’s political life unfolded against the backdrop of authoritarian rule. She was, above all, a political actor who believed in the transformative power of people’s politics. Her life reminds us that democracy in Pakistan has never been gifted; it has always been contested, resisted and reclaimed. In that ongoing struggle, Benazir Bhutto remains not just a chapter in history, but a continuing reference point, a symbol of democracy’s promise and the price it demands.

Source: The Patriot December 28, 2025 20:28 UTC