EXPLANATION
GK17. The first female Prime Minister of Pakistan was:
a) Benazir Bhutto
b) Fatima Jinnah
c) Hina Rabbani Khar
d) Sherry Rehman
ANSWER: a) Benazir Bhutto
EXPLANATION:
The first female Prime Minister of Pakistan was Benazir Bhutto. She served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1988 to 1990, and again from 1993 to 1996. Benazir Bhutto belonged to the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and was the daughter of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Her appointment as Prime Minister marked a significant milestone in Pakistani politics, as she became the first woman to hold such a high office in the country. Benazir Bhutto played a prominent role in shaping the political landscape of Pakistan and advocating for democracy and women's rights. Tragically, she was assassinated in 2007 while campaigning for the general elections in Pakistan.
