The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on Friday, April 4, to mark the 46th death anniversary of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) founder and former prime minister, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
According to a notification issued by Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah, all provincial government offices will remain closed on the day.
The holiday will also apply to autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils under the administrative control of the provincial government.
To commemorate Bhutto’s death anniversary, the PPP will hold a condolence gathering in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on April 4, which is expected to draw party workers and supporters from across the country.
Yesteerday, President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Pakistan's highest civil awards on several distinguished citizens, including the late former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, in recognition of their excellence, contributions, and remarkable achievements across various fields.
In a prestigious ceremony held at Aiwan-i-Sadr, President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Pakistan's highest civilian honors, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, to the late former Prime Minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) founder, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. His daughter, Sanam Bhutto, received the award on his behalf, marking a significant moment in the country’s history.
The ceremony, attended by notable figures such as Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto, and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, celebrated those who have made remarkable contributions in various fields.
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