PPP preps for Benazir death anniversary
Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto, former President Asif Ali Zardari and other leaders greet supporters during a progression to mark 10th death anniversary of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto at Garhi Khuda Bux, Larkana on December 27, 2017. PHOTO: PPI
The entire top leadership of the PPP, including President Asif Zardari and party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, reached Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Bhutto on Thursday evening for the 17th death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, being observed on Friday (today).'
Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the event, where the central and provincial leaders of the PPP would pay their respects to the first female prime minister of the Muslim world. They would also address a meeting.
President Zardari and Chairman Bilawal, in their separate messages, paid rich tributes to the late Benazir Bhutto and eulogised her political legacy and courage as unmatched and eternal vision and a guiding light for the nation.
"On this day, we honour a leader who embodied the very spirit of hope, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of democracy and justice," Zardari said in his message issued by the President's Office.
Referring to the famous quote of the late Benazir Bhutto that 'democracy is the best revenge', the president said that these words were not just a defiant response to tyranny and dictatorship but reflected her profound belief in the transformative power of the people.
"She envisioned a Pakistan, where every child could access education, where women could progress as equals, and where justice was not a privilege but a right. Throughout her life, she raised her voice and worked for the uplift of the downtrodden segments of society and women's empowerment," he added.
In a press release issued by the Media Cell of the Bilawal House, the PPP chief said: "Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was not just a political figure but a beacon of hope for the marginalised, the oppressed, and the forgotten."
Bilawal reaffirmed his resolve to carry forward her legacy. "Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto envisioned a Pakistan where every citizen would have equal opportunities and access to resources, irrespective of their background.
"We are determined to follow her philosophy of human liberty and democratic norms, continuing our fight against terrorism, extremism, and any forces that threaten Pakistan's stability," he stated. He reiterated his commitment to addressing the unresolved matters of Palestine and Kashmir. (WITH INPUT FROM APP)