LAHORE: When Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in 2007 during a rally, the world was stunned. The former premier of Pakistan was campaigning for the upcoming elections in Liaqat Bagh in Rawalpindi when she was shot dead. The former Pakistan People’s Party chairperson was the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim majority nation.
June 21, 2018 marks her 65th birthday and Pakistanis are taking to Twitter to remember the late politician.
Assad Zulfikar Khan said, “Shaheed Benazir Bhutto fought against the toughest odds. Not only democrat but also as a woman and she did so with great courage. The patriarchy hated everything she stood for. Her existence proved every day that women are more than equal to men.”
Shaheed BB fought against the toughest odds. Not only as a democrat, but as a woman. And she did so with great courage. The patriarchy hated everything she stood for. Her existence proved every day that women are more than equal to men. #HappyBirthdaySMBB pic.twitter.com/wVZyjLGqaO
— Assad Zulfiqar Khan (@pseudorebel) June 20, 2018
Naz Baloch said, “Symbol of Courage, the pride of Pakistan, Benazir is a role model for women in politics around the world. Her resilience and unwavering commitment towards the nation for democracy throughout her life is admirable and unforgettable.”
Symbol of Courage, the pride of Pakistan #SMBB is a role model for women in politics around the world. Her resilience & unwavering commitment towards the nation for democracy throughout her life is admirable and unforgettable #HappyBirthdaySMBB pic.twitter.com/zBrnpYtqtu
— Naz Baloch (@NazBaloch_) June 21, 2018
Ariba Jalbani said, “The epitome of struggle and determination. One woman with immense resilience and bravery. You are and you were Benazir.”
The epitome of struggle and determination.
One woman with immense resilience and bravery ❤
You are and you were Benazir (Matchless)#HappyBirthdaySMBB ? ? pic.twitter.com/XvG7xGbxiL— Ariba Jalbani (@AribaJB) June 20, 2018
Sanam Baloch said, “She was is and Will Remain Matchless.”
She was is and Will Remain Matchless
MyBenazir♥️ #HappyBirthdaySMBB pic.twitter.com/3VMpzbOje9
— Sanam Baloch (@SanamNawaaZ) June 20, 2018
Nawab Ali Wassan said, “Happy birthday Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, the heart is so full of you now, and always. Your courage, warmth and leadership shines on.”
Happy birthday Shaheed Benazir Bhutto!❤?The heart is so full of you now, and always. Your courage,warmth and leadership shines on #HappyBirthDaySMBB pic.twitter.com/NJGfoh11gO
— Nawab Ali Wassan (@NawabAliWassan) June 20, 2018
GM Buriro said, “I am what the terrorists most fear: Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.”
I am what the terrorists most fear: Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto#HappyBirthdaySMBB pic.twitter.com/CIDScVedX4
— GM Buriro (@buriroGM) June 20, 2018