Khairpur (Report by Zabihullah Jamali): The 98th birth anniversary of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) founder Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, hailed as the “Pride of Asia,” was commemorated with devotion, zeal, and respect in Khairpur. The ceremony, organized by PPP City and Tehsil Khairpur, was held at Jilani House, the residence of senior PPP leader Sayed Qaim Ali Shah Jilani, known for his loyalty to the Bhutto family, and Dr. Nafeesa Shah, central PPP leader and Member of National Assembly. The event was presided over by Munir Hussain Mangi, President of PPP City Khairpur.

The anniversary event began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, invoking blessings and paying homage to the late leader. Attendees remembered Shaheed Bhutto’s vision for Pakistan and highlighted his enduring legacy in national politics.

Special participants included PPP District Khairpur Information Secretary Zahid Hussain Gambheer and Chairman Municipal Committee Dr. Yar Muhammad Phulpoto, reflecting the high-profile nature of the occasion.

Leaders from various PPP divisions of Khairpur paid tribute during the program. Among them were:

• Haji Muhammad Suleman Katoohar, President PPP Tehsil Khairpur
• Ghulam Hussain Mughal, Secretary General PPP City Khairpur
• Mazhar Hussain Manganhar
• Atiqur Rehman Phulpoto, General Secretary PPP Tehsil Khairpur

They shared their thoughts and memories, emphasizing Shaheed Bhutto’s contributions to democracy, social justice, and the empowerment of the common people. Leaders described him as a visionary who left a lasting imprint on Pakistan’s political landscape.

The ceremony concluded with the traditional cutting of the cake to mark the 98th birth anniversary of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

The event saw widespread participation from PPP office bearers and workers, including Union Council and Ward Presidents, General Secretaries, Councillors, and party activists from both City and Tehsil Khairpur, as well as representatives from local town committees and party wings. The presence of such a large number of leaders and members demonstrated the party’s continued reverence for Shaheed Bhutto’s legacy and the strong grassroots support he continues to inspire.

The anniversary celebrations in Khairpur reflected the party’s commitment to preserving the memory and ideology of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, reinforcing his role as a central figure in Pakistan’s political history and a symbol of commitment to the people of the nation.