Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's address on Dec. 20‚ 1971 raised morale of people

Radio Pakistan

Political leaders and analysts say that historic address of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto this day (Dec. 20) in 1971 raised morale of the people and helped bring the state apparatus back on track. In his impressions in Radio Pakistan's programme 'Naey Ufaq'‚ one of the founding leader of the PPP Dr. Mubashir Hassan said there was a very delicate situation both internally and externally and Shaheed Bhutto made a balanced address to satisfy all concerned. Another PPP leader Taj Haider said people were disappointed due to Fall of Dhaka tragedy and the address of Shaheed Bhutto gave them hopes about future of the country. He said Shaheed Bhutto talked about different segments of the society and sought their cooperation in rebuilding the country. Prof. N.D. Khan said despite uncertainty Shaheed Bhutto conveyed the message to rebuild Pakistan as envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam. He lived up to his commitment and gave the country a unanimous Constitution. Dr. Mehdi Hassan said Shaheed Bhutto told the demoralized nation not to worry as he is fully resolved to get things right with the help of people. He pursued pro-people policies and succeeded in different fields.