MESSAGE OF SYED YUSUF RAZA GILANI PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN ON MARTYRDOM DAY OF SHAHEED MOHTRAMA BENAZIR BHUTTO (DECEMBER 27, 2011)

MESSAGE OF SYED YUSUF RAZA GILANI PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN ON MARTYRDOM DAY OF SHAHEED MOHTRAMA BENAZIR
BHUTTO (DECEMBER 27, 2011)

Today is December 27, which revives the scars caused by a gruesome incident in the country’s history when Pakistan was deprived of a leader of international stature, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Following in the footprints
of her illustrious father Shaheed Zulifqar Ali Bhutto and as an inheritor of his legacy, Mohtarama Benazir Bhutto joined politics for restoration and strengthening of democracy in the country. She was a brave woman who regarded the restoration and protection
of people’s rights as her foremost responsibility despite dangers posed to her life. She devoted her energies, God-given qualities of head and heart and even her life for the cause of the people. History would remember Shaheed Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto as a
statesperson, political leader of the highest order and an intellectual who made the ultimate sacrifice for safeguarding the rights of the people.

Shaheed Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto faced the rigours of imprisonment and exile during her worth- living life. But these formidable difficulties could not sway her iron-like determination. She was a living embodiment of courage and
determination, who continued to serve as a shining example of struggle against oppression and injustice. She was firm in her resolve. She had full faith in the people of Pakistan.

Mohtrama’s personality was captivating and her way of speech could allure the listeners for hours. The entire world including both friends and foes acknowledge her wisdom, intellect, statesmanship and generosity and hold her in
high esteem.

Shaheed Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto had a grave concern on political, civilizational and economic conflicts among the countries of the world. She wanted to eliminate those differences which threatened global harmony and endeavoured
to build bridges between civilizations, Islam, democracy and western traditions so that the global peace could be established on the principles of co-existence. It led her to propound the theory of reconciliation both at home and abroad. She was a great torch
bearer of forbearance, tolerance and human brotherhood which is the essence of Islam in the real sense.

Unwavering optimism in future, belief in the strength of dialogue, and commitment to democracy were the distinct way of Shaheed Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto, which defined her life. Reconciliation, she believed, is a perfect recipe
for avoidance of clash of civilizations and democracy, economic development, moderation and modernity are the effective tools against international terrorism. She was a firm believer that Islam and democracy are compatible to each other.

The present democratic government has launched a number of development projects in diverse areas of national life in the light of her vision.   Such initiatives as the passage of the 18^th Constitutional Amendment, Aagz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan
Initiative, the adoption of 7^th NFC Award, Gilgit-Baltistan Self-Governance & Empowerment Act, Introduction of Political Parties Act in FATA and Reforms in FCR, Benazir Income Support Programme, enactment of laws for empowerment of women, and successful
fight against terrorism and extremism are the contributions of Shaheed Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto.

The country is faced with numerous daunting challenges at different levels at the moment but we are determined to overcome these, come what may. Natural calamities and law and order situation have adversely affected the economic
growth. Rather, the more the challenges the firmer our resolve to defeat them and put the country on the trajectory of socio-economic development.

Let us pray to Allah Almighty to serve the nation in accordance with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Shaheed Zulifqar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtrama Benazir Bhutto. (Amen)

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