The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is a major political party in Pakistan, founded in 1967 by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The party aims to promote social democracy and has historically focused on issues like poverty alleviation, education, and workers' rights. It has played a significant role in the country's political landscape, especially during the 1970s and 1980s. The PPP has experienced various phases of power and opposition, with its leadership often coming from the Bhutto family, including Benazir Bhutto, the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan. The party continues to be influential, particularly in the southern province of Sindh.