KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon said that PPP marked the birth anniversary of Benazir Bhutto on Sunday. However, in view of the sanctity of Muharram-ul-Haram, the Pakistan Peoples Party observed the day with great respect and devotion.
Talking to the media at the Sindh Assembly’s media corner, he said that Benazir Bhutto is remembered with the honorable title of “Dukhtar-e-Mashriq.”
She fought against the darkness of dictatorship with courage, perseverance, and bravery, and made an eternal sacrifice for strengthening democracy and protecting public rights—an example rarely found in history.
The minister said that Benazir Bhutto led a historic struggle for the promotion of democracy, the protection of public rights, and resistance against dictatorship. She endured imprisonment and hardships but never deviated from the democratic path. According to him, there is no example in the region of a political leader as courageous, visionary, and fearless as her.
Sharjeel stated that the Pakistan Peoples Party is the only political party whose leadership has made immense sacrifices for democracy, and whose leaders and workers have laid down their lives for its survival.
He further said that today is also significant because Pakistan’s efforts for global peace have borne fruit. The world will recognize the important role Pakistan has played in promoting peace. Referring to the role of General Asim Munir in this regard, he said that he also discharged important responsibilities.
Sharjeel expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sindh Assembly Member Naeem Ahmed Kharal, saying that he was a close associate who stood firmly with the Pakistan Peoples Party during difficult times. He added that Naeem Ahmed Kharal’s political services and struggle for the party will always be remembered. Due to his passing, the Assembly session will also be adjourned soon in accordance with tradition.
He said that the entire nation should be congratulated on this success and that hostile countries have failed in their nefarious designs. According to him, the world now views Pakistan as a country advocating peace.
In response to a question, Sharjeel said that the condition of the opposition is evident to everyone, as it is plagued by internal divisions and chaos. Responding to another question, he said that the party’s leadership remains unchanged and is fully aware of its past positions and responsibilities. He added that he does not believe in authoritarian thinking and that opposition criticism is part of the democratic process.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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