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President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid tribute to former premier Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 47th death anniversary, emphasising his lasting impact on Pakistan\u2019s constitution and the need to uphold law, due process, and justice.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday we observe the 47th anniversary of the martyrdom of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, whose life was brought to an end unfairly on April 4, 1979. Zulfikar Bhutto occupies a central place in Pakistan\u2019s political history,\u201d said a statement from the president.<\/p>\n \n <\/a>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n The statement added that \u201cnearly half a century after his unlawful and unconstitutional execution, the Supreme Court, in its opinion delivered on March 6, 2024, held that Zulfikar Bhutto had been denied a free trial and due process. The Court observed that the legal proceedings destroyed any semblance of fair trial and revealed that an innocent man was \u2018rushed to the gallows.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n The president, in his statement, said that the day is a \u201creminder that justice and due process are not abstract principles\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a nation, we must draw clear lessons from this chapter of our history.\u201d<\/p>\n PM Shehbaz pays tribute to Bhutto\u2019s leadership and legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Bhutto\u2019s \u201cnational and political services\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cAs prime minister, Bhutto worked sincerely for the country\u2019s development, prosperity, and strong defense,\u201d according to a statement released by the Prime Minister Office (PMO).<\/p>\n \u201cHe played a constructive role in preparing and approving the 1973 Constitution, which strengthened the parliamentary system and promoted democracy. Bhutto worked for people\u2019s governance and addressing basic issues,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n \u201cHe represented Pakistan globally as prime minister. We pray for his soul, and his services will always be remembered\u201d said the statement.<\/p>\n Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also paid tribute to his late grandfather. In a post on X, he said, \u201cOn the 47th martyrdom anniversary of the leader of the masses, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, we pay him a red salute\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a>Bilawal honours grandfather\u2019s legacy<\/h2>\n