Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said the dynamic and inspiring leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto created political and social awareness among the masses that paved the way for better conditions for the poor and common people in Pakistan.In a message on 84th birth anniversary of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto falling on January 5, the Prime Minister congratulated the the nation and workers of Pakistan Peoples Party on the birth anniversary of the leader.The day marks the birthday of a great leader in history of Sub-continent, who is known as a symbol of struggle against the forces of exploitation, injustice and oppression, he added.
He said Shaheed Zulfikar Bhutto chose to sacrifice his life for the sake of principles and became immortal, while his tormentors stand condemned in the annals of history.
He said Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is not the name of a personality but that of a movement and ideology, which would continue to inspire and motivate people to struggle against exploitation and oppression.
After Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was a true leader who had deep roots among the masses and the way he managed the affairs of Pakistan after the Fall of Dhaka by reviving the confidence of the people does not have any parallel in the world history, he noted.
The Prime Minister said he created among the broken nation a new hope and a desire to look forward and infused a sense of self-confidence and self-esteem among them.
“Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was a great leader of the poor. He was a kind-hearted leader and a great statesman of his times and the vagaries of time will not extinguish the fire of his memories. He changed the course of history at a time when oppression and exploitation held sway in the country,” he added.
Gilani said Bhutto gave the poor their voice and a hope to live. He was a man of iron-like determination and did not cave in to ruthless dictatorship of General Zia-ul-Haq.
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto took many steps of historic significance for the stability of democracy and security of the country, he continued.
He said the continuity of democracy in Pakistan today owes itself largely to the vision and courageous leadership of Shaheed Bhutto. His historic initiatives included the Constitution of 1973, the holding of the Islamic Summit, the launching of Pakistan’s atomic programme, establishment of RCD comprising Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, Pakistan Steels Mills, agricultural, industrial and administrative reforms, neutral foreign policy and Pakistan-China Boundary Agreement.
He said the biggest contribution of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was to create political awareness about the importance of vote, so critical for longevity of democracy in the country.
The present democratic government represents a continuation of the shining struggle of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto for democracy, he added.
The Prime Minister said, “the ideals of Shaheed Bhutto are beacon of light for us and we would make Pakistan a moderate Islamic welfare state in accordance with his vision.”
“We want to give this message to the world on this occasion that the people of Pakistan are peace-loving and democratic nation. We do not entertain any aggressive designs against anyone in the light of Shaheed Bhutto’s concept of foreign policy.”
“We want to have friendly relations with all the countries. We want to remind the world that Pakistan is ready to play its constructive role for establishment of peace in the world to make it a worth living place for all the people living on this planet,” he added.
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