I seek to lead a democratic Pakistan which is free from the yoke of military dictatorship and that will cease to be a haven, the very petri dish of international terrorism. Benazir Bhutto ceasedemocraticdictatorship Change image and share on social
The military destabilised my government on politically motivated charges. Benazir Bhutto chargedestabilisegovernment Change image and share on social
America's greatest contribution to the world is its concept of democracy, its concept of freedom, freedom of action, freedom of speech, and freedom of thought. Benazir Bhutto actionamericaconcept Change image and share on social
I am constitutionally competent to contest the elections. Benazir Bhutto competentconstitutionallycontest Change image and share on social
I was a very shy girl who led an insulated life; it was only when I came to Oxford, and to Harvard before that, that suddenly I saw the power of people. I didn't know such a power existed, I saw people criticising their own president; you couldn't do that in Pakistan - you'd be thrown in prison. Benazir Bhutto criticiseexistgirl share on social
In 1988, when democracy was restored, the military establishment was still very powerful. The extremist groups were still there. And when the aid and assistance to Pakistan was cut, we had to adopt harsh economic policies. So in a way, it showed that democracy doesn't pay, and the military was able to reassert itself. Benazir Bhutto adoptaidassistance share on social
The military wants a system that protects its policies and privileges. Benazir Bhutto militarypolicyprivilege Change image and share on social
General Musharraf needs my participation to give credibility to the electoral process, as well as to respect the fundamental right of all those who wish to vote for me. Benazir Bhutto credibilityelectoralfundamental Change image and share on social
The next few months are critical to Pakistan's future direction as a democratic state committed to promoting peace, fighting terrorism and working for social justice. Benazir Bhutto commitcriticaldemocratic Change image and share on social
Military dictatorship is born from the power of the gun, and so it undermines the concept of the rule of law and gives birth to a culture of might, a culture of weapons, violence and intolerance. Benazir Bhutto bearbirthconcept Change image and share on social