TP REPORT
PESHAWAR: The Women Wing of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa organized a dignified and well-attended ceremony to mark the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto at Peshawar Press Club on Saturday, where participants paid rich tribute to his political, democratic, and national services.
A large number of women attended the event, reflecting strong emotional and ideological attachment to Bhutto’s legacy. The ceremony featured speeches highlighting his contributions to democracy, public empowerment, and national sovereignty.
Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme, Rubina Khalid, graced the occasion as the chief guest. In her address, she termed April 4 as one of the darkest days in Pakistan’s history, stating that the nation lost a visionary and courageous leader whose absence is still deeply felt.
She emphasized that leaders like Zulfikar Ali Bhutto are born once in centuries, and his political philosophy continues to inspire generations. She credited him for laying the foundation of Pakistan’s nuclear program, making the country’s defense strong and independent, while also acknowledging Benazir Bhutto for advancing missile technology.
Rubina Khalid further stated that PPP governments delivered record development projects and empowered citizens by introducing systems like national identity cards and passports. She asserted that Pakistan’s future lies in the ideology of “Bhuttoism,” centered on democracy, equality, and public welfare.
Criticizing the current government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, she said that an imposed administration has caused setbacks for the province. She reiterated that the people of KP have always stood with Pakistan since its creation alongside Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and continue to support the armed forces.
She warned that certain elements are attempting to instill anti-state narratives among the youth, but made it clear that PPP will never support forces working against Pakistan. “We are Pakistanis first, before any ethnic identity,” she stressed.
Concluding her speech, Rubina Khalid said that Bhutto sacrificed his life for the country but never compromised on principles, urging the younger generation to follow his courage, resilience, and commitment.
The ceremony concluded with participants reaffirming their commitment to carry forward Bhutto’s mission and ideology.
