PPP vows to build a ‘prosperous Pakistan’

Bilawal says PPP not just a party but a movement inspired by its founding leadership

KARACHI:

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday vowed to carry forward the “incomplete mission” of the party’s founding chairman Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and former chairperson Benazir Bhutto, reiterating to build a prosperous Pakistan where the rights of all the citizens are equally safeguarded.

“PPP is not just a party but a movement inspired by its founding chairman Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and chairperson Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto,” a statement issued by Bilawal House Media Cell Karachi quoted the PPP chairman as saying on the eve of the 56th foundation day of the party.

The party’s foundation day will be celebrated on Thursday (today). Bilawal expressed determination to fulfil the incomplete mission of the party leadership, aiming to build a progressive Pakistan where the rights of all the people are protected.
He paid homage to Benazir Bhutto while acknowledging her relentless fight for people's basic rights against dictatorship and extremism.'

Read PPP open to seat adjustments, alliance

Separately, PPP President Asif Ali Zardari maintained that the party remained steadfast on its mission of ‘roti, kapra aur makan’ (food, clothing and shelter). In a statement, the PPP leader expressed determination to build a progressive, enlightened, egalitarian and just society, noting that both Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto sacrificed their lives for the cause.

He vowed to build a Pakistan free from “exploitation” as envisioned by Benazir Bhutto. He paid tributes to the jiyalas who sacrificed their lives for the restoration of democracy, stating that they were the heroes of the nation. The party workers are our invaluable asset, he added.

Later, Bilawal and Zardari arrived in Quetta to address a public gathering scheduled on Thursday (today) during PPP’s foundation day. Balochistan PPP leaders including Mir Changez Khan Jamali, Rozi Khan Kakar, Sanaullah Zehri, Abdul Qadir Baloch and others received them. Both the leaders were accompanied by Nayyar Hussain Bukhari, Saleem Mandviwalla, Sharjeel Memon and others.