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President Asif Ali Zardari, Sunday, paid tribute to the martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy on its 19th anniversary, saying that their supreme sacrifices form a bright chapter in Pakistan’s national history.
In his message commemorating the tragic anniversary, the president said that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto remained steadfast despite grave threats to her life, adding her courage and ultimate sacrifice served as a guiding light for all champions of democracy, peace, and justice.
“The sacrifices of the Karsaz martyrs will continue to serve as a perpetual source of inspiration for future generations in building a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous Pakistan,” President Secretariat Media Wing in a press release, quoted the president as saying.
He further emphasized that upholding the supremacy of the constitution, ensuring the rule of the people, and safeguarding democratic values are the true embodiment of the sacrifices rendered by the Karsaz martyrs. President Zardari reiterated that these sacrifices further strengthened the nation’s resolve to eradicate terrorism and extremism from the country. The president prayed for the highest ranks of the martyrs in Jannah and for the grant of patience and fortitude to their bereaved families.
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A prayer ceremony was organized in Saleh Pat by Speaker Sindh Assembly Syed Awais Qadir Shah in memory of the martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy, with Quran Khwani and Niaz here on Sunday. A large number of Town Chairmen, Union Council Chairmen and workers of Pakistan Peoples Party participated.
On the occasion, paying tribute to the martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy, Speaker Sindh Assembly Syed Awais Qadir Shah said that October 18 is a very painful day for those who believe in democratic values. Today we remember those martyrs who participated to welcome Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto on her return to the homeland and sacrificed their lives. He said that despite the passage of 19 years, provision of justice to the victims of the Karsaz tragedy remains an important question and we have full confidence in our courts that justice will be served.
He said the leadership and workers of Pakistan Peoples Party have always struggled for the promotion of democratic values, equality, peace and brotherhood.