RAWALPINDI: The 40th death anniversary of Pakistan People’s Party’s founding chairman and former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (ZAB) was observed here on Thursday with a pledge to continue his mission.
On the occasion Quran Khawani was held at Jinnah Park and Dua was offered for the departed soul.
"Bhutto Langar" was also distributed among the participants. The function was arranged by the local PPP leadership.
Former Federal Minister Sardar Saleem Haider on the occasion said ZAB devoted his life for the people and democracy. He created awareness among the people about social, civil, economic and political rights and stabilized the country by uniting the four provinces.
Speaking on the occasion, Political Secretary of Asif Ali Zardari ,Amir Fida Paracha said that 1973 constitution, which was passed with consensus of all political parties in parliament at the time, was a monumental achievement of ZAB.
He said ZAB wanted to strengthen democracy in the country and accepted gallows in the struggle for the rights of the poor and powerless of society, adding that Bhutto refused to bow before the military dictator.
PPP leaders including City President Baber Jadoon, Rashid Mir,Jameel Qureshi, Shakeel Abassi ,Nasir Mir, ,Jameel Qureshi and Sohail Mukhtar also spoke on the occasion.
People Students Federation (PSF), People Youth Organisation (PYO), Woman Wing, Peoples Lawyers Forums (PLF) and People’s Unity of PIA also participated in the event.
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