THE son of assassinated Pakistan politician Benazir Bhutto, who is studying at Christ Church, Oxford, has been appointed co-leader of the Pakistan People's Party.

Bilawal, a first year student, was due back in Oxford later this week but has flown to Pakistan from Dubai with his father, who also becomes co-leader, and two younger sisters.

The 19-year-old is already following in his family's legacy by studying at Oxford, which was attended by both his mother and grandfather.

No one at Christ Church was available for comment.