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On Benazir Bhutto’s birthday, social media users share photos of leader through the ages

Supporters of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) gather at the site where former premier Benazir Bhutto was assassinated, on her fifth death anniversary in Rawalpindi on December 27, 2012. (AFP/ File)
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Updated 22 June 2021
SABAH BANO MALIK 
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On Benazir Bhutto’s birthday, social media users share photos of leader through the ages

  • Elected prime minister in 1988, Benazir Bhutto was the first woman democratically chosen to lead a Muslim state
  • Having spent three decades navigating the turbulent and often violent world of Pakistani politics, Benazir was assassinated in 2007
Updated 22 June 2021
SABAH BANO MALIK 

RAWALPINDI: On the 68th anniversary of Benazir Bhutto’s birthday, Pakistanis on Monday shared some of her famous and less known photos and video clips to celebrate the first woman democratically elected to lead a Muslim country. 
Born on June 21, 1953, Benazir was the first child of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who as she grew up rose in power, from a post in Pakistan’s United Nations delegation to prime minister. When her father was overthrown in a military coup and hanged in 1979, Benazir was soon given leadership of his Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). As an opposition leader, she spent half her time in prison or under house arrest.




A combination of photos shows former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto.

In 1988, she became Pakistan’s prime minister and the first woman elected as leader of a Muslim state.
Having spent three decades navigating the turbulent and often violent world of Pakistani politics, she was assassinated on Dec. 27, 2007, just days before general elections, which PPP was expected to win.
On the day of her birthday, Benazir’s son and political successor, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, shared photographs showing him together with his mother and her being welcomed by the people.

With a video clip, Twitterati @Anaya Khan showed exactly how supporters reacted to Benazir and shared a famous quote reflecting Bhutto’s sentiment: “’It seemed to me as I looked out and saw a sea of humanity that the fight for the truth is important because the day does come when you see the response to your struggle.”

Twitter user @babar_inam shared a clip showing Benazir’s childhood and early days in politics.

In a post with a famous portrait of Benazir in a white shawl, PPP politician Sohail Anwar Siyal wrote “Happy birthday to the daughter of East.”

“Though her life remained in turmoil from a younger age, yet she lived with matchless grace and integrity.”

Fiza Batool Gilani, daughter of former prime minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, tweeted a photo Benazir in what would become her most recognizable look.

An archival black and white shot was shared by Twitter user @Kasim Gillani, showing young Benazir meeting women constituents.

PPP member Mir Gul Muhammad Jakhrani tweeted some of his own photographs with Benazir and a line: “You shall live on in our hearts.”

“Happy Birthday to leader of the people, inspiration of young girls like me,” wrote activist Meena Gabeena. “My graceful, visionary leader Benazir Bhutto.”

 

Topics: Benazir Bhutto Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)

PCB sets Feb. 11 as date for player auction for Pakistan Super League 11th edition

Updated 25 January 2026
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PCB sets Feb. 11 as date for player auction for Pakistan Super League 11th edition

  • The squad composition would be a minimum of 16 players and a maximum of 20
  • The number of foreign players would be five to seven depending on the squad size
Updated 25 January 2026
NAIMAT KHAN

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced that the player auction for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held on Feb. 11, setting the stage for franchises to begin assembling squads for the country’s premier Twenty20 tournament.

The development came after a workshop regarding PSL player auction at the Qaddafi Stadium, which was presided over by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and PSL CEO Salman Naseer.

The workshop was attended by PSL officials, all eight franchise representatives, members of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad, PCB officials and other capped players.

“The HBL PSL management shared a detailed presentation on the mechanics of the retention and the auction process and consulted with all the participants,” the PCB said.

“It was agreed that the HBL PSL player auction will take place on Wednesday, 11 February.”

The squad composition would be a minimum of 16 players and maximum of 20 players per franchise. The number of foreign players would be five to seven depending on the squad size, according to the PCB.

It would be mandatory for the franchises to play minimum of three and maximum of four foreign players in the playing XI. The teams are also required to have minimum of two uncapped Under 23 players in the squad and one in the playing XI.

Players either retained or picked in the auction will be engaged for two-year contracts with their respective franchise teams, the board said, adding that franchise teams will be able to retain a maximum of seven players for the 12th edition of the tournament.

“I’m delighted that a consultative and productive session was held between the franchises, players and management today resulting in informed and strategic decisions which will pave the way for bright future for the HBL PSL,” Naqvi said.

“The Player Auction model is a landmark step for the HBL PSL, offering players better financial opportunities through an increased salary purse and a transparent acquisition process, while making the league more competitive and attractive.”

PSL CEO Naseer said the player auction system modernizes player recruitment by promoting fairness, transparency, and market-driven value, strengthening the PSL’s appeal for both players and franchises.

“Today’s workshop saw all views being taken into consideration and this rich feedback will be reflected in our execution of a successful player auction scheduled next month,” he said.

PSL has become a key pillar of the country’s cricket economy, providing financial stability to the PCB and serving as a talent pipeline for the national team. The 11th edition of the league is set to begin from Mar. 26 while the final is expected to be played on May 3, as per the PCB’s schedule. 

Topics: Pakistan Super League (PSL) Pakistan Super League 2026 PSL 11

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