Pakistan Peoples Party facts for kids
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is a major political party in Pakistan. It is known for its ideas that combine fairness for everyone with Islamic values. The party is part of a worldwide group called the Socialist International, which works for social justice.
Since it started, the leader of the PPP has always been from the Bhutto family. In 2002, the PPP created another party called the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP). This was done to follow election rules in Pakistan.
The PPP was started on November 30, 1967, by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. He was also the party's first chairman. The party has a famous saying that guides its actions: "Islam is our faith; democracy is our way of governing; socialism is how we want our economy to work; all power belongs to the people."
Where the Party is Strong
The Pakistan Peoples Party is strongest in the southern province of Sindh. However, it also has many supporters in Punjab, which is a very populated province. The party also has support in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
The PPP has been in charge of the government in Pakistan since 2008. This is the fourth time the party has led the country since Pakistan became independent.
Images for kids
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Fraz Wahlah, at 4 years old, holding the Peoples Party flag during a protest.
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Joe Biden, the American Vice President, meeting with leaders of the PPP in Islamabad in 2011.
