Former Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto Is Sentenced for Corruption
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Government and Politics, Women’s Issues, Crime, Law, Legal History, Courts
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Scandals, Corruption, Fraud
- Curriculum: Women’s History, Asian History
- Geographical Location: South Asia, Pakistan
- Date: April 15, 1999
Article abstract: Pakistan’s first woman prime minister and her husband were accused and convicted of corruption in a power struggle in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Power Struggles in Pakistan
Since its foundation in 1947, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has alternated between periods of democratic government and of military rule, during which the activities of the political parties have been severely curbed. Many of the political leaders in Pakistan come from wealthy landowning families and have strong regional bases. The Bhuttos were one such...
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