Benazir's son to lead PPP

Bhutto's husband Asif Ali Zardari was arrested on corruption charges. Bhutto is pictured here visiting him in Karachi central prison with her children Bilawal (L), Asifa and Bakhtawar (R). He spent eight years in jail.

(December, 30, Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka Guardian) Bailawal Bhutto, 19-year-old son of Benazir Bhutto, read mother's will in a party meeting attended by senior officials.

After the meeting, Bailwal Bhutto has been named as the new chairman of the Pakistan people's party.

PPP has also decided to participate in upcoming general elections in Pakistan.

Bhutto's husband Asif Ali Zardari will be the co-chairman of the party.