The statement added that \u201cnearly half a century after his unlawful and unconstitutional execution, the Supreme Court, in its opinion delivered on March 6, 2024, held that Zulfikar Bhutto had been denied a free trial and due process. The Court observed that the legal proceedings destroyed any semblance of fair trial and revealed that an innocent man was \u2018rushed to the gallows.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The president, in his statement, said that the day is a \u201creminder that justice and due process are not abstract principles\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a nation, we must draw clear lessons from this chapter of our history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Shehbaz pays tribute to Bhutto\u2019s leadership and legacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Bhutto\u2019s \u201cnational and political services\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs prime minister, Bhutto worked sincerely for the country\u2019s development, prosperity, and strong defense,\u201d according to a statement released by the Prime Minister Office (PMO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe played a constructive role in preparing and approving the 1973 Constitution, which strengthened the parliamentary system and promoted democracy. Bhutto worked for people\u2019s governance and addressing basic issues,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe represented Pakistan globally as prime minister. We pray for his soul, and his services will always be remembered\u201d said the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bilawal honours grandfather\u2019s legacy
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also paid tribute to his late grandfather. In a post on X, he said, \u201cOn the 47th martyrdom anniversary of the leader of the masses, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, we pay him a red salute\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe was a visionary leader whose sacrifice became an eternal voice for democracy and the dignity of the people. His martyrdom was not the silencing of a voice but the awakening of a nation\u2019s conscience,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cToday, we pledge to turn this dream into reality in the form of a strong, democratic, and welfare-oriented Pakistan,\u201d he added..<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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