ISLAMABAD: On the advice of the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, the Acting President approved conferment of the highest Civil Award 'Nishan-e-Imtiaz' on Begum Nusrat Bhutto for her relentless fight against dictatorship spanning over decades.
In recognition of her struggle for democracy and the untold agonies suffered for the cause, the Government also conferred on her the special title of Madri Jamhooriyat.
The announcement was made just when the last remains of Begum Bhutoo accompanied by President Aif Ali Zardari,Sanam Bhutto , Bilawal, Bakhtawar, Aseefa Bhutto Zaradi were about to land at Sukkur airport for burial in mausoleum of Garhi Khuda Bakhsh.
Spokesperson Farhatullah Babar quoted President as saying that there would be no politics over her death and everyone regardless of political and family differences were welcome to participate in the last rites and pay homage to icon of democracy.
Copyright NNI (News Network International), 2011
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