PPP members remember Nusrat Bhutto’s services to democracy

The 1st death anniversary of Nusrat Bhutto, wife of Zulifqar Ali Bhutto was observed here on Tuesday. The local leaders of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) while addressing the gathering held in this connection termed the life of Nusrat Bhutto as extraordinary and a complete chapter of political history of Pakistan for the guidance of students studying political science. They opined that she was also an icon of the struggle for democracy, human rights and was the pioneer of political reconciliation in the country.
The PPP District Hyderabad General Secretary, Syed Fayyaz Shah said that Nusrat Bhutto was such a legendary personality that she had not only exhibited tremendous strength, courage and character during the struggle for the restoration of democracy in Pakistan, but also proved herself as a great source of strength for Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in dealing with the rising political and social challenges.
He said that the establishment of women wing in PPP was also a great step of Nusrat towards strengthening PPP. He said that the struggle that had been launched by Nusrat Bhutto for the restoration of democracy would be the future political path of PPP to protect the constitutional rights of the people of Pakistan. PPP District Hyderabad Vice President, Abdul Jabbar Khan while addressing the gathering said that the services and sacrifices rendered by Nusrat Bhutto would be remembered for centuries.
He said that Nusrat Bhutto always gave priority to welfare and well being of party workers as well as listened to the grievances of the workers on a daily basis. He said that Nusrat Bhutto provided full support and guidance to her daughter Benazir Bhutto.
The media consultant to Sindh Chief Minster Aftab Khanzada said that Begum Nusrat Bhutto was a great lady who struggled to establish democracy in the country and kept the PPP united during the transition period.
He said that she rendered several sacrifices for the cause of democracy, adding that she encouraged and used to take special care of the party’s women workers.
He called upon the party workers to promote the philosophy of Nusrat Bhutto and utilize their available resources for the promotion of democratic culture in the country.
PPP women wing President, Noor-un-Nisa Abro while discussing another aspect of Nusrat Bhutto’s life said that she always had a keen desire to empower women along with their socio-economic up lift. She took the women as symbol of strength and spirit and aimed that womenfolk could play a larger role in strengthening their families and she in herself was the best example in this regard.
Among others, Kazi Pasha, Shahid Iqbal, Iqbal Soomro, Haji Jiendo Soomro, Qamar Lakho, Akram Shah, Sikandar Hayat, Kazi Jamil, Rajab Khaskheli, Manthar Jatoi, Shabana Khan, Reshma Baloch and Suraya Soldier also attended the first death anniversary.
Earlier Quran Khuwani was held in this regard, which was followed by collective prayers for the departed soul. Qari Jamaluddin Salfi led the prayers on the occasion.