{"id":24065,"date":"2026-07-05T20:32:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T15:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=24065"},"modified":"2026-07-05T20:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T15:32:58","slug":"ppp-observes-black-day-in-kandiaro-to-mark-july-5-condemns-military-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=24065","title":{"rendered":"PPP Observes Black Day in Kandiaro to Mark July 5, Condemns Military Rule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KANDIARO:<\/strong> Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders and workers observed <strong>July 5 as a Black Day<\/strong> in Kandiaro, commemorating the anniversary of the 1977 military takeover that removed the country&#8217;s elected government. The event was held in response to the party\u2019s nationwide call to mark the day as a protest against military rule and in support of democratic values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rally was led by <strong>PPP Kandiaro Taluka President and Chairman of Town Committee Kandiaro, Syed Ghulam Murtaza Shah<\/strong>, and was attended by party office-bearers, local leaders, and workers from various union councils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among those participating were <strong>Taluka General Secretary Tariq Ali Mangrio, Taluka Information Secretary Ghulam Muhammad Baqar Abbasi, Ali Gul Rajpar, Muhammad Hanif Tunio, Syed Darban Shah, Asghar Kalhoro, Mukhtiar Solangi, Sardar Lakho, Syed Aftab Shah, Mazhar Jogi, Khadim Hussain Ghanghro, Nazeer Ahmed Ghanghro, Ejaz Khokhar, Jameel Mallah, Muhammad Mithal Kachi, Shaman Depar, Gul Munir Mangrio, Allah Obahiyo Mangrio, Imtiaz Gopang, Habibullah Memon, Dado Soomro, Ghulam Hussain Jokhio, Ghulam Haider Kalhoro, Muhammad Usman Ghanghro, Muhammad Usman Dhakan<\/strong>, and many other party activists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants wore <strong>black armbands<\/strong> as a symbol of protest and carried party flags while taking part in a rally that started from the <strong>Town Committee Kandiaro<\/strong> and concluded at the <strong>Kandiaro Press Club<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing the gathering outside the Press Club, <strong>Syed Ghulam Murtaza Shah<\/strong> described July 5 as one of the darkest days in Pakistan\u2019s political history. He said the military takeover led by <strong>General Zia-ul-Haq<\/strong> removed the democratically elected government of <strong>Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto<\/strong>, imposed martial law, and deprived the people of their democratic and constitutional rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He paid tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, describing him as a visionary statesman who made significant contributions to Pakistan\u2019s development. Shah said Bhutto played a historic role in making Pakistan a <strong>nuclear power<\/strong> and worked to strengthen unity among Muslim countries through his foreign policy initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He further stated that Bhutto\u2019s vision and leadership helped Pakistan earn a distinct place in the international community and that his political philosophy continues to inspire millions of people across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PPP leader reiterated that the party remains committed to the ideals of democracy, constitutional supremacy, and the protection of the people&#8217;s right to elect their representatives. He said the sacrifices made by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto for democracy would always be remembered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rally concluded peacefully, with participants reaffirming their commitment to democratic principles and pledging to continue opposing any unconstitutional attempt to undermine the democratic system in Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KANDIARO: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders and workers observed July 5 as a Black Day in Kandiaro, commemorating the anniversary of the 1977 military takeover that removed the country&#8217;s elected government. 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