The Pakistan Peoples Party is a centre-left, social-democratic and secular political party in Pakistan. It is currently the third largest party in the National Assembly. The party was founded in 1967, when a number of prominent left-wing leaders of the country joined hands against the military dictatorship of President Ayub Khan, under the leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Affiliated with the Socialist International, the PPP's platform is socialist, and its stated priorities include transforming Pakistan into a social democratic state, promoting secular and egalitarian values, establishing social justice and a strong national defence. The party, alongside Pakistan Muslim League (N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is one of the 3 largest political parties of Pakistan.