Pakistan will observe the 18th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto today (Saturday). The nation still remembers her endeavours and dedication to democracy and the country.
Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was the first female prime minister of the entire Muslim world, and she was assassinated on December 27, 2007, in Rawalpindi’s Liaqat Bagh.
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto was the daughter of Zulfiaqar Ali Bhutto, and she was elected as prime minister twice. For the first time, she got elected as prime minister on December 2, 1988, and she became the prime minister for the 2nd time in October 1993. In her entire political career, she strongly defended the Constitutional supremacy, the authority of the Parliament and the public rights.
She always represented the people from marginalised communities, including farmers, factory workers, and low-income families. It will never be wrong to say that Benazir Bhutto always represented the powerless.
During her tenure as the PM, she always introduced the public-centred programs. She expanded opportunities for the voiceless people as she worked to improve the education system and upward social mobility, specifically for youth.
She always supported minorities, including religious and ethnic minorities, and always fought against religious discrimination, bigotry and intolerance.
Her bravery against radicalism was one of the strongest footprints she left behind. She always tried to give lessons as a politician that democracy is the best revenge. Benazir Bhutto was a firm believer in democracy, and that is the price she paid by sacrificing her life to save the democratic values.
She always stood against terrorism in the country, and her martyrdom is a message that terrorism is not only dangerous in the sense of security, but it is equally harmful for ideas, education, and diversity in the country.
