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'''Fatima Bhutto''' ({{lang-ur|فاطمہ بھٹو}}), (born 29 May 1982) is a [[Pakistan|Pakistani]] [[poetess]] and writer. Fatima is the granddaughter of former [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime Minister]] [[Zulfikar Ali Bhutto]] and niece of former [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime Minister]] [[Benazir Bhutto]].
'''Fatima Bhutto''' ({{lang-ur|فاطمہ بھٹو}}), (born 29 May 1982) is a [[Pakistan|Pakistani]] [[poetess]] and writer. Fatima is the daughter of [[Murtaza Bhutto]], granddaughter of former [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime Minister]] [[Zulfikar Ali Bhutto]] and niece of former [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime Minister]] [[Benazir Bhutto]].


She currently writes columns for [[The Daily Beast]], [[New Statesman]] and other publications.
She currently writes columns for [[The Daily Beast]], [[New Statesman]] and other publications.
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==Personal life and career==
==Personal life and career==
Fatima was born in [[Kabul]], [[Afghanistan]] while her father [[Murtaza Bhutto]] was in exile during the military regime of General [[Zia ul Haq]]. [[Murtaza Bhutto]], was son of former [[Pakistan]]'s [[President]] and [[Prime Minister]], [[Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto]], and her mother is Fauzia Fasihudin Bhutto, daughter of Afghanistan's former Foreign Affair official.<ref name="bloodline"/> Her father was killed by the police in 1996 in [[Karachi]] during the premiership of his sister, [[Benazir Bhutto]]. Her parents divorced when she was young and [[Ghinwa Bhutto]] became her stepmother in 1989.<ref name="bloodline"/> Years later, her mother unsuccessfully attempted to gain parental custody of Fatima.<ref name="bloodline"/>
Fatima belongs to a [[Sindhi people|Sindhi]] family. She was born in [[Kabul]], [[Afghanistan]] while her father [[Murtaza Bhutto]] was in exile during the military regime of General [[Zia ul Haq]]. [[Murtaza Bhutto]], was son of former [[Pakistan]]'s [[President]] and [[Prime Minister]], [[Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto]], and her mother is Fauzia Fasihudin Bhutto, daughter of Afghanistan's former Foreign Affair official.<ref name="bloodline"/> Her father was killed by the police in 1996 in [[Karachi]] during the premiership of his sister, [[Benazir Bhutto]]. Her parents divorced when she was young and [[Ghinwa Bhutto]] became her stepmother in 1989.<ref name="bloodline"/> Years later, her mother unsuccessfully attempted to gain parental custody of Fatima.<ref name="bloodline"/>


Bhutto completed her BA degree in Middle Eastern studies <ref name="times">[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article3175025.ece 'Real' Bhutto heir denounces family business], by Jeremy Page, The Times (London), 12 Jan 2008</ref> from [[Barnard College]] of [[Columbia University]],<ref name="zia"/><ref>[http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2007/11/29/bhutto-sees-politics-pakistan-firsthand Bhutto Sees Politics, Pakistan Firsthand], by Joy Resmovits, Columbia Spectator, 29 Nov 2007</ref> after receiving her secondary education at the Karachi American School. She received a Master's degree in South Asian Studies from the [[School of Oriental and African Studies]] at the [[University of London]] <ref>[http://www.accessmylibrary.com/premium/0286/0286-12066048.html Fatima Bhutto receives Masters Degree], Pakistan Press International, 16 Dec 2005</ref> She lives with her stepmother [[Ghinwa Bhutto]], and her half-brother Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Jr.<ref name="whoswho">[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article3103811.ece Who's who in the Bhutto dynasty], Times Online (London), 28 Dec 2007</ref> They live at the famous residence 70 [[Clifton Road]] in [[Clifton, Karachi|Old Clifton, Karachi]], "Karachi's oldest and plushest suburb."
Bhutto completed her BA degree in Middle Eastern studies <ref name="times">[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article3175025.ece 'Real' Bhutto heir denounces family business], by Jeremy Page, The Times (London), 12 Jan 2008</ref> from [[Barnard College]] of [[Columbia University]],<ref name="zia"/><ref>[http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2007/11/29/bhutto-sees-politics-pakistan-firsthand Bhutto Sees Politics, Pakistan Firsthand], by Joy Resmovits, Columbia Spectator, 29 Nov 2007</ref> after receiving her secondary education at the Karachi American School. She received a Master's degree in South Asian Studies from the [[School of Oriental and African Studies]] at the [[University of London]] <ref>[http://www.accessmylibrary.com/premium/0286/0286-12066048.html Fatima Bhutto receives Masters Degree], Pakistan Press International, 16 Dec 2005</ref> She lives with her stepmother [[Ghinwa Bhutto]], and her half-brother Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Jr.<ref name="whoswho">[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article3103811.ece Who's who in the Bhutto dynasty], Times Online (London), 28 Dec 2007</ref> They live at the famous residence 70 [[Clifton Road]] in [[Clifton, Karachi|Old Clifton, Karachi]], "Karachi's oldest and plushest suburb."

Revision as of 15:57, 3 January 2010

Fatima Murtaza Bhutto
Fatima bhutto
Born (1982-05-29) 29 May 1982 (age 42)
Kabul, Afghanistan[1]
Occupation(s)Poet, writer

Fatima Bhutto (Urdu: فاطمہ بھٹو), (born 29 May 1982) is a Pakistani poetess and writer. Fatima is the daughter of Murtaza Bhutto, granddaughter of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and niece of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

She currently writes columns for The Daily Beast, New Statesman and other publications.

She came to fame after the appearance of her first book, a collection of poems, titled Whispers of the Desert. She received notable coverage for her second book, 8:50 a.m. 8 October 2005.[2][3] Fatima is the granddaughter of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and niece of Benazir Bhutto, from whom she was estranged[1]. She is active in Pakistan's socio-political arena,[4] but has no desire to run for political office.[5]

Personal life and career

Fatima belongs to a Sindhi family. She was born in Kabul, Afghanistan while her father Murtaza Bhutto was in exile during the military regime of General Zia ul Haq. Murtaza Bhutto, was son of former Pakistan's President and Prime Minister, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, and her mother is Fauzia Fasihudin Bhutto, daughter of Afghanistan's former Foreign Affair official.[1] Her father was killed by the police in 1996 in Karachi during the premiership of his sister, Benazir Bhutto. Her parents divorced when she was young and Ghinwa Bhutto became her stepmother in 1989.[1] Years later, her mother unsuccessfully attempted to gain parental custody of Fatima.[1]

Bhutto completed her BA degree in Middle Eastern studies [6] from Barnard College of Columbia University,[2][7] after receiving her secondary education at the Karachi American School. She received a Master's degree in South Asian Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London [8] She lives with her stepmother Ghinwa Bhutto, and her half-brother Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Jr.[9] They live at the famous residence 70 Clifton Road in Old Clifton, Karachi, "Karachi's oldest and plushest suburb."

Books

Her book 8.50 a.m. 8 October 2005 marks the moment that brought life to a standstill in Pakistan's north, as a major earthquake jolted the region from Islamabad to the valleys of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Fatima Bhutto visited the affected areas to record and compile inspiring accounts of those affected—victims and volunteers—as a tribute to their hope, courage and resilience in the face of calamity.

There is a dire, ongoing need to recognize and remember that the earthquake didn’t just leave a lot of rubble behind. There are literally millions of people in the need for rehabilitation: physical, emotional, and economic. We urge you to share these stories with as many people as you know, so that you can remind them of the lingering effects of this tragedy, and pave the way for the aid/relief agencies seeking donations, individuals and groups lobbying for international support, and continued financial donations from every individual who is inspired by these stories to continue to help.

In addition to the book on Earthquake, she also has written a book of poetry "Whispers in the Desert" .

Fatima Bhutto has an upcoming book release: Songs of Blood and the Sword.[10] According to her unofficial fan club on Blogspot, "Songs of Blood and Sword tells the story of a family of rich feudal landlords – the proud descendents of a warrior caste – who became powerbrokers in the newly created state of Pakistan. It is an epic tale full of the romance and legend of feudal life, the glamour and licence of the international political elite and ultimately, the tragedy of four generations of a family defined by a political idealism that would destroy them."[11] The book is out due 1st April 2010.

Political involvement

Following the assassination of her aunt, Benazir Bhutto, her entrance into politics has been speculated. She has stated that for now she prefers to remain active through her writing, rather than through elected office.[1] However, she actively supports her mother's chairmanship to the unpopular wing of the Pakistan People's Party (Shaheed Bhutto Group), which failed to win a single seat in the 2008 elections.

I don't believe in birth-right politics. I don't think, nor have I ever thought, that my name qualifies me for anything


See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f The Broken Bloodline, The Guardian, Jan 11, 2008
  2. ^ a b Don’t look back in anger, look forward with hope, urges Fatima, by Urooj Zia, Daily Times (Pakistan), 15 Sep 2006
  3. ^ Fatima's Book on Quake Victims Launched, The Nation (Pakistan), 14 Sep 2006
  4. ^ Fatima launches her innings as Bhuttos struggle for political survival, In the News, The Nation (Pakistan), 27 Jan 2006
  5. ^ Outspoken Niece of Benazir Bhutto Accuses Aunt’s Party of Fraud in Pakistani Elections, Democracy Now!, 20 Feb 2008
  6. ^ 'Real' Bhutto heir denounces family business, by Jeremy Page, The Times (London), 12 Jan 2008
  7. ^ Bhutto Sees Politics, Pakistan Firsthand, by Joy Resmovits, Columbia Spectator, 29 Nov 2007
  8. ^ Fatima Bhutto receives Masters Degree, Pakistan Press International, 16 Dec 2005
  9. ^ Who's who in the Bhutto dynasty, Times Online (London), 28 Dec 2007
  10. ^ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Songs-Blood-Sword-Fatima-Bhutto/dp/0224087533
  11. ^ http://fatimabhuttofanclub.blogspot.com/

Selected articles by Fatima Bhutto

Interviews

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