LONDON, Oct 19 (APP): The UK Chapter of PPP observed the second anniversary of the Karsaz bombing and paid rich tributes to the party activists who lost their lives in the tragedy two years ago in Karachi on the arrival of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto from abroad. A memorial meeting held Sunday in Bow, East London, under the chairmanship of Khadim Hussein Nasir, In charge, PPP cultural wing, in which Ibrar Mir, the party’s deputy secretary-general, was the chief guest, urged the party leadership to extend financial assistance to the martyred workers.
The meeting noted some of the workers who lost their lives in the tragic bombing have not been compensated.
Speaking on the occasion, Mir said the PPP remains the only party that has popularity across the four provinces of the country. He said the Karsaz incident and subsequent assassination of the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto two months later has underscored the sacrifices rendered by the party for the cause of democracy.
Mir said the country was passing through a difficult phase of its history but the PPP under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari was endeavouring to consolidate and strengthen the democracy as it believed that this was the best channel to tackle the challenges facing Pakistan.
He said the challenge of militancy and extremism could be effectively met through unity. He praised Government’s efforts in this regard and was hopeful that the country and its armed forces would emerge successful in drive against terrorism and militancy.
Other party activists including Saeed Mohammad, Taqi Shah, Gul Raza Butt, Chaudhry Nisar, Qaiser Malik also spoke on the occasion and said Mohtarma Benazir had decided to return to the country to play an effective role for the progress and development of democracy.
They noted that her efforts eventually led to the emergence of democracy in the country and the demise of dictatorship. The participants offered “fateha” for the departed soul of Shaheed Mohtarma and those who died in the Karsaz tragedy.
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Karsaz tragedy a reminder of central battle against militancy,terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari while paying tributes to the martyrs o Karsaz tragedy, said the tragedy served to remind that central battle in Pakistan was against militancy and terrorism which must be won. On the eve of second anniversary of Karsaz tragedy on October 18, President Zardari also the PPP Co Chairman said, “Our thoughts go to the martyrs who laid down their lives and many hundreds more who were maimed and wounded while protecting the life of their leader Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.”
On October 18, 2007, 179 Jan nisaran i Benazir and fans of democracy were martyred in Karachi when the terrorists struck the convoy welcoming her to the country from almost a decade in exile.
President Zardari said, “They died for democracy and for valiantly fighting the forces of militancy and extremism. They sacrificed their lives so our people could live in freedom, dignity and hope.”
He said, “We salute their courage, devotion and loyalty. They are the strength of the nation indeed they are our national heroes and heroines.”
“By laying down their lives they have inspired and motivated us to strive for worthy goals no matter what the odds,” he said.
“On this day Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto returned to the country to in her own words, ‘bring change to my country by empowering its people and building political institutions,’ he said.
He said, “My message on this day is that let us all strive to bring change and empower the poor people.”
He said the attack on Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was not an attack on an individual. It was an attack on forces of moderation fighting militancy and extremism, he said.
The attack echoed what she had said that the fundamental battle in Pakistan was against fanaticism and extremism and that this battle can be won only under democracy.
“Let us therefore, while honouring the martyrs, rededicate ourselves to fighting militancy and extremism by strengthening democratic institutions,” he said.
He said, “On this day, I wish to reiterate that we will root out militancy and extremism from our land no matter what the price. Let there be no doubt or mistake about it.”
Zardari said, “The government has taken measures to rehabilitate with respect the families of those who laid down their lives to protect Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. This is our duty and we will do more to honour the families of heroes of democracy.”
On October 18, 2007, 179 Jan nisaran i Benazir and fans of democracy were martyred in Karachi when the terrorists struck the convoy welcoming her to the country from almost a decade in exile.
President Zardari said, “They died for democracy and for valiantly fighting the forces of militancy and extremism. They sacrificed their lives so our people could live in freedom, dignity and hope.”
He said, “We salute their courage, devotion and loyalty. They are the strength of the nation indeed they are our national heroes and heroines.”
“By laying down their lives they have inspired and motivated us to strive for worthy goals no matter what the odds,” he said.
“On this day Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto returned to the country to in her own words, ‘bring change to my country by empowering its people and building political institutions,’ he said.
He said, “My message on this day is that let us all strive to bring change and empower the poor people.”
He said the attack on Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was not an attack on an individual. It was an attack on forces of moderation fighting militancy and extremism, he said.
The attack echoed what she had said that the fundamental battle in Pakistan was against fanaticism and extremism and that this battle can be won only under democracy.
“Let us therefore, while honouring the martyrs, rededicate ourselves to fighting militancy and extremism by strengthening democratic institutions,” he said.
He said, “On this day, I wish to reiterate that we will root out militancy and extremism from our land no matter what the price. Let there be no doubt or mistake about it.”
Zardari said, “The government has taken measures to rehabilitate with respect the families of those who laid down their lives to protect Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. This is our duty and we will do more to honour the families of heroes of democracy.”
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