President Zardari reaffirms his commitment to advancing Benazir Bhutto’s vision of a peaceful, progressive & democratic Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (SABAH): President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s vision of a peaceful, progressive and democratic Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari said that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and our family sacrificed their lives for the cause of democracy and Pakistan.

This was stated by President Asif Ali Zardari in his message on the 17th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.

President Asif Ali Zardari said that today, we are observing the 17th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. On this day, we honour a leader who embodied the very spirit of hope, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of democracy and justice. She was a trailblazer who dreamt of a Pakistan where the rights of all citizens, irrespective of colour, class and creed, would be protected, and the power of the people would reign supreme. Benazir Bhutto once said, “Democracy is the best revenge”. These words were not just a defiant response to tyranny and dictatorship but reflected her profound belief in the transformative power of the people. She envisioned a Pakistan where every child could access education, where women could progress as equals, and where justice was not a privilege but a right.
President Asif Ali Zardari said that throughout her life, she raised her voice and worked for the uplift of the downtrodden segments of society and women’s empowerment. Her life was a journey of immense courage and a source of inspiration and strength for us. Facing adversity and persecution, she remained steadfast in her struggle against dictatorships for the restoration and strengthening of democracy and the protection of people’s political, economic and social rights.

President Asif Ali Zardari said that Benazir famously declared, “The fight against injustice and cruelty is the fight of my life.” She lived and died fighting for this cause, and is still alive in the hearts of millions of people. She firmly believed: “You can imprison a man, but not an idea. You can exile a man, but not an idea. You can kill a man, but not an idea.”

President Asif Ali Zardari said “As President of Pakistan, I reaffirm my commitment to advancing her vision of a peaceful, progressive and democratic Pakistan. Her ideas live on, urging us to rise above differences and build a Pakistan that is united, inclusive, and just. So, let us not merely mourn her loss but commit to follow her enduring legacy. Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and our family sacrificed their lives for the cause of democracy and Pakistan. It is my firm belief that we, as a nation, need to draw inspiration from her vision to steer the country out of its current challenges. Let us work together to ensure that her dream of a peaceful, progressive, and democratic Pakistan becomes a reality. Her legacy is eternal, her courage unmatched, and her vision our guiding star. Pakistan Khappay!”.