Sharjeel pays tribute to Bhutto family for ‘incomparable sacrifices’ for democracy

MIRPURKHAS: Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon, while addressing the 57th Foundation Day ceremony of the Pakistan Peoples Party in Mirpurkhas on Saturday, said that on this day, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto founded the party in Lahore and granted the farmers, labourers, women, and youth of Pakistan their rightful rights.He stated that Pakistan holds a unique identity on the global stage due to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who gifted the nation its greatest asset—nuclear power—ensuring that no one can now threaten the country.

The senior minister emphasized that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto established the first women’s bank and women’s police station, becoming the country’s first female prime minister to champion women’s empowerment. He added that she played an unparalleled role in the struggle for the country’s survival.

He stated that the Bhutto family has always stood by the people in times of hardship, never hesitating to risk their lives. By sacrificing her life on December 27, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto proved she could never distance herself from the people.

Memon further noted that Asif Ali Zardari, after becoming president, unconditionally apologized to the people of Balochistan and initiated the Huqooq Balochistan programme. He also launched the Thar Coal project, which is now transforming the country’s destiny. He stated that although Bilawal Bhutto Zardari served as foreign minister for a short time, he demonstrated remarkable courage by challenging Indian Prime Minister Modi, calling him the “butcher of Gujarat and Kashmir.” Bilawal also announced the construction of 2.1 million houses for those affected by the floods—an initiative that stands as the largest ongoing housing project in the world, unmatched globally.

Memon added that despite conspiracies against the PPP in every era, the people of Sindh continue to vote for the PPP in elections. He stated that those who engage in media trials and conspiracies against the PPP fail in every era because the PPP operates with a spirit of public service.

He highlighted that Shaheed Benazir Bhutto bravely fought against Zia’s dictatorship, and Begum Nusrat Bhutto also played a pivotal role despite facing severe hardships. He noted that few families in the world have sacrificed as much for the people and democracy as the Bhutto family.