On December 24, 2007, Benazir Bhutto, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party, was assassinated during a political rally in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She was shot and killed by a lone gunman after giving a speech to thousands of supporters. Her death shocked the world and triggered violent protests throughout Pakistan. Bhuttos assassination, which was attributed to Islamic extremists, led to political instability in the country. Her legacy as a leader and a symbol of women in politics continues to be celebrated worldwide.