Benazir Bhutto: A beacon of democracy remembered today
PPP to hold public meeting at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh to pay tribute to former premier on her 17th martyrdom anniversary; President Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto to address gathering
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The 17th martyrdom anniversary of former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto is being observed today with great reverence across Pakistan.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, preparations for the main gathering at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh in Sindh have been finalised, with stringent security arrangements in place.
Prominent Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leaders, including former President Asif Ali Zardari and the party chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, will address the gathering to pay tribute to the legacy of the Shaheed leader.
Supporters from all corners of the country have been arriving at the venue, and a significant crowd has already gathered by the time of this report.
President Zardari offers fateha at B’s mausoleum
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday visited the mausoleum of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh to commemorate the 17th anniversary of her martyrdom.
The president offered fateha and laid a wreath at Benazir Bhutto’s grave. He also recited the Holy Quran at the mausoleum and prayed for Benazir Bhutto Shaheed and other members of the Bhutto family buried in the ancestral graveyard.
Benazir Bhutto was tragically assassinated in 2007 after addressing a historic rally at Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi. She was shot while responding to chants from supporters, followed by a suicide bombing that shook the nation. Her assassination deprived Pakistan of one of its most beloved and charismatic leaders.
President Asif Ali Zardari, in his message, lauded Benazir Bhutto's unparalleled courage and enduring vision. He described her as a trailblazer who championed democracy, justice, and equal rights for all citizens, leaving an indelible mark on Pakistan’s political landscape.
Zardari highlighted her dream of a Pakistan where justice prevailed, women were empowered, and every citizen, regardless of class or creed, enjoyed equal rights.
Recalling her famous words, “Democracy is the best revenge,” he emphasised that her belief in the power of the people remains a guiding light for the nation.
President Zardari urged the nation to honour her sacrifice by upholding her vision of a peaceful, progressive, and democratic Pakistan.
“Let us not merely mourn her loss but commit to following her enduring legacy,” President Zardari said, reaffirming his dedication to advancing her mission.