Is Benazir Bhutto Shia?

The Bhuttos were aristocratic, wealthy landlords from Sindh, part of the waderos or landed gentry. They were Sunni Muslims, although Nusrat had been born into a Shia Muslim family before converting to Sunni Islam upon marriage.

What percentage of Pakistan is Shia?

Pakistan has the second largest number of Muslims in the world after Indonesia. The majority are Sunni (estimated at 85-90%), with an estimated 10-15% Shia.

Which Pakistani politicians are Shia?

Muhammad Ali Jinnah founder of Pakistan. Iskander Mirza – first president of Pakistan. Muhammad Musa – Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff during 1965 Indo Pak war and later Governor of Balauchistan. Nayyar Hussain Bukhari – Chairman of Senate of Pakistan. Syed Mehdi Shah – former chief minister of GB Province.

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What is the net worth of Nawaz Sharif?

According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, Nawaz is the one of the wealthiest men in Pakistan, with an estimated net worth of at least Rs. 1.75 billion (equivalent to Rs. 8.9 billion or US$39 million in 2021). Most of his wealth originates from his businesses in steel construction.

Is Benazir Bhutto Shia?