PPP remembers Karsaz martyrs

The PPP remembered martyrs of Karsaaz tragedy on Tuesday, as different party cadres held functions across the country to mark the day.
In Lahore, a good number of PPP’s women activists gathered outside Governor’s House and lit candles in memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the massive bomb blast which occurred four years ago in Karachi on late Benazir Bhutto’s return from exile. President, Lahore women wing, Faiza Malik had organised the show.
PPP’s Punjab Finance Secretary, Aurangzeb Burki organised a ceremony in National Assembly constituency of NA-121 (Lahore) to mark the day. Addressing party workers on the occasion, Burki said that October 18 would be remembered as black day in country’s history. He said PPP was proud of its martyrs who sacrificed their lives for democracy. PPP’s youth wing also arranged similar events at divisional and district headquarters in connection with the day. Quran Khawani was held for the departed souls.
Addressing a gathering of youth in Lahore, President Peoples Youth, Punjab, Mian Ayyub termed the October 18 tragedy an attack on democracy, and said that party workers will not hesitate from making any sacrifice to save the country and the democratic system.