The
Pakistan People's Party (, commonly referred to as the
PPP) is a
centre-left,
socialist-
progressive, and
social democratic political party in
Pakistan. Affiliated with the
Socialist International, its political philosophy and
position, in the country's
political spectrum, is considered
centre-left, involves supporting
public ownership,
egalitarianism,
equality, and strong national defense. Since its foundation in 1967, it had been a major and influential political
left-wing force in the country and its party's leadership has been dominated by the members of the
Bhutto-Zardari family. Its centre of power lies in the southern province of
Sindh.