PPP all set to celebrate 57th Foundation Day today

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will celebrate its 57th Foundation Day today (Saturday) with traditional enthusiasm. Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has warmly congratulated party workers, supporters and the people of Pakistan on the Foundation Day, celebrating 57 years of unwavering dedication to democracy, social justice and the empowerment of the people.

In a statement on the Foundation Day, Bilawal highlighted the enduring legacy of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who founded the PPP on November 30, 1967, with a vision of establishing an egalitarian society rooted in equality, human rights and economic prosperity. He also paid tribute to the sacrifices of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, who championed democracy with unmatched courage and inspired millions with her relentless dedication.

Bilawal stressed the PPP’s pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s history under the leadership of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto who gifted the Constitution in 1973, ensuring equal rights and representation for all citizens.

“It was also Quaid-e-Awam who initiated Pakistan’s nuclear program, cementing the country’s defence capabilities. The PPP pioneered groundbreaking reforms in land redistribution, labour rights and education, laying the foundation for social progress. Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority nation, not only strengthened democracy but also empowered women, advanced social welfare and led efforts in developing cruise missile technology,” he said.

During Asif Ali Zardari’s first tenure as president, Bilawal said the PPP government reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to equity by solidifying provincial autonomy through the landmark 18th Amendment and launching the transformative Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), a lifeline that has since uplifted millions of underprivileged citizens.

“The PPP has always been the voice of the marginalised, the defender of workers and peasants rights, and a staunch advocate for the empowerment of women and minorities. Since its inception, the PPP has remained steadfast in its mission to create a peaceful, progressive and prosperous Pakistan,” said Chairman Bilawal Bhutto.

He commended the resilience and loyalty of PPP workers, calling them the backbone of the party’s enduring strength and success. Reaffirming the PPP’s commitment to its foundational ideals, Bilawal vowed to continue the fight against oppression, inequality and injustice.

“As we celebrate this historic day, let us renew our pledge to uphold the party’s principles and work tirelessly for the welfare of the people. Together, we will fulfil the vision of a democratic and inclusive Pakistan,” the chairman PPP added, urging the party workers to commemorate the Foundation Day with enthusiasm and unity, honouring the sacrifices of those who laid down their lives for the cause of democracy and freedom.