Benazir’s doctrine December 26, 2020 July 3, 1972 – a historic midsummer day when the Simla Accord was signed between Z A Bhutto and his Indian counterpart Indra Gandhi. The Accord was a milestone success of Bhutto, who was accompanied by his young daughter who silently observed all the negotiation tactics of her father. Hardly was she aware that 16 years after the Simla Accord she would be taking oath as prime minister herself. Benazir Bhutto’s struggle was not easy, facing the patriarchal political system and merciless dictatorship of Zia who hanged her father and imposed martial law in the country. It won’t be wrong to say that Benazir Bhutto was a born leader, exhibiting all the traits of leadership which she inherited. This was reflected in her early days at Oxford. She showed all the signs of leadership since her days in student politics and an impeccable debating career.