By Sajjad Shah
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah paid heartfelt tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, describing him as a visionary and people-centric leader who reshaped Pakistan’s political, constitutional, and defence landscape.
Speaking at a ceremony at the Peoples Secretariat organized by District East PPP, the chief minister recalled Bhutto’s early commitment to the country, noting a student-era letter to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in which he pledged his life for Pakistan. Murad Ali Shah also honored the sacrifices of Bhutto’s family, including Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Shaheed Mir Murtaza Bhutto, and Shaheed Shahnawaz Bhutto, who embraced martyrdom in the struggle for democracy and public rights.
Highlighting Bhutto’s historic achievements, CM Shah said he gave Pakistan its 1973 Constitution, secured the release of 90,000 prisoners of war after East Pakistan’s separation, reclaimed Tharparkar’s economic potential, and laid the foundations for Pakistan’s defence capabilities. He noted that Bhutto convened the Islamic Summit Conference in Lahore, uniting leaders of Muslim countries, and gave ordinary citizens a voice in governance.
Sharing personal memories, Murad Ali Shah recounted how Bhutto empowered citizens, giving them dignity and equal standing, and emphasized that the real source of power lies in the people’s vote. He said that Bhutto’s mission of service to humanity continues under President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
The Chief Minister concluded by asserting that Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s legacy endures: “As long as humanity lives, those who serve humanity and give a voice to the people can never die. Bhutto is alive and will always remain alive.” The ceremony was attended by Minister Labor Saeed Ghani, Senator Waqar Mahdi, and numerous party workers, with a cake-cutting held to celebrate the party founder’s birthday.
