The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday passed a resolution to officially declare former Prime Minister Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto a “National Martyr.”
The resolution was tabled by Ahmad Kundi, the Parliamentary Leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
The resolution pays tribute to Bhutto’s significant contributions to the political, democratic and national landscape of Pakistan.
It acknowledges that he laid the groundwork for a strong, democratic, and people-centric nation. His efforts, the resolution states, represent a lasting and shining chapter in the country’s history.
Furthermore, the resolution calls for the proposal to be forwarded to the federal government for formal consideration.
Speaking during the session, Ahmad Kundi expressed that Bhutto’s services to the nation are indelible, and that he provided Pakistan with a clear direction by establishing enduring democratic and national foundations.