Saj Butt
Pakistan People’s Party Greater London, in collaboration with the Third World Solidarity, solemnly commemorated the 47th death anniversary of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto with great reverence and respect.
The event was hosted by Mian Saleem (President, PPP Greater London, PresidentTWS-UK and Co-Chair Pakistan Community Centre Reading) and Hon Alderman Mushtaq Lasharie CBE (Chairman, Third World Solidarity, British Pakistani Mayor’s Association, and Lancaster West Estate Residents Association). The Chief Guest was Mohsin Bari (President, PPP UK), while the proceedings were conducted by Chaudhry Nisar (Joint Secretary, PPP Greater London).
The ceremony was attended by members of the PPP Women’s Wing, journalists and media representatives, along with PPP UK officials, senior leaders, and companions of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.
In his address, Chief Guest Mohsin Bari stated that Pakistan before and after 10 May reflects two distinctly different eras, attributing this transformation to the visionary leadership of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. He emphasized Bhutto’s pivotal role in elevating Pakistan’s stature on the global stage.
Hon. Alderman Mushtaq Lasharie CBE remarked that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was among those rare, transformative leaders who dedicated their lives to public service rather than personal gain.
Mian Saleem, in his speech, credited Shaheed Bhutto with laying the foundations of democratic culture in Pakistan, advancing public rights, and strengthening the representation of marginalized communities.
Other speakers paid tribute to the life and legacy of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, highlighting his vision of a strong democratic, defensively secure, and economically self-reliant Pakistan. They stressed that time has proven his foresight continues to play a vital role in Pakistan’s progress and global significance.
Speakers included Shagufta Nasreen (Vice President, PPP UK), Raja Iftikhar (General Secretary, Greater London), Samia Ali (General Secretary, Women’s Wing), Mashooq Jatoi (Vice President, PPP UK), Dr Wajid (People’s Doctors Forum), Raja Qaiser (Vice President, PPP Greater London), and Syed Ali Kermani (Media Coordinator, President Office).
Senior leaders in attendance included Mirza Aftab Ahmed Baghi, Ashraf Chughtai, Agha Tanveer, Malik Mehrban, Akram Qaimkhani, Najma Akram Qaimkhani, Iftikhar Qaisar, renowned travelogue writer and filmmaker, Mushtaq Mashraqi, Senior journalist, Mian Shahjahan Ahmed, Advisor to Reading Pakistan Community Centre, M. Sajjad Butt, Media Coordinator BPMA, TWS, Mona Baig, Secretary General TWS-UK, Aumir Muhammad, supporters and members of Pakistan Peoples Party.
