Twitter Alert: Nusrat Bhutto 'faced Zia like a rock'

The death of Nusrat Bhutto, widow of former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and mother of assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto sent a wave of sorrow among Pakistanis online, with many recalling anecdotes of the First Lady and her struggle for democracy amidst tragedy.

While condolences streamed online, Twitter users also acknowledged Nusrat Bhutto’s sacrifices and suffering during the era of General Ziaul Haq.

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Sad News, Begum Nusrat Bhutto has passed away - a woman who has witnessed much of Pakistan's brutal history

I recall with admiration Begum Bhutto's defiant attempt to break the cordon around Pindi jail and get to ZAB. She faced Zia like a rock.

Dad at the wheel, BB & Begum in the back, ppp workers hand got stuck in the window & Begum gave BB a smack 4 hurting the worker unknowingly.

Begum Nusrat Bhutto dies. Few would have gone through as much pain as she did. May Allah bless her soul. Ameen.