The sacrifice of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed will not go in vain and the democracy will not only prevail in the country in true essence, but will also develop strong roots. This was stated by Ambassador of Pakistan Jamil Ahmed Khan while addressing a seminar on the occasion of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed's 58th birth anniversary at the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) here in Duabi, says a press release received here on Wednesday.
The Ambassador said that Shaheed Benazir had guided the nation and encouraged the masses to remain steadfast against an oppressive system and she fell victim to the menace of terrorism, but refused to bow before it. He said that BB was a great visionary leader and she sacrificed her life for strengthening democracy by fighting against the terrorists and for the right of people till her last breath. He said Zulfikar Ali Bhutto saw the dream of empowering working classes and women and her daughter Benazir carried forward that vision.
He said that Shaheed Benazir had a vision and the passion for the promotion of education and the present government is making all-out efforts to provide standard education to Pakistani youth. The Ambassador said she defied the mortal dangers to her life on her last day and stood like a rock as a symbol of sacrifice and service to the people.
The Consul General, while addressing the seminar said that BB Shaheed was a symbol of national integration and incarnation of democracy. She combined in her personality qualities of head and heart, but what appealed most to the people were her genuineness and her boldness.
He announced that Pakistan Consulate in Dubai supports the establishment of Allama Iqbal School, in Dubai as committed by Shaheed Benazir with Rana Ramzan, a PPP activists and local PPP leader in Dubai and would extend every possible help in this connection. Dr Faiz, Dean, SZABIST, Chaudhry Zafar Iqbal, President, Pakistan Social Centre, Sharjah Mian Munir Hans, Akram Farooqui, Zahoor Shajrah, Rashid Chaughtai and other participants from across the UAE also paid homage to BB Shaheed.
They emphasised that the best way to pay respect to BB Shaheed was to carry forward the mission undertaken by her and her father. They also called upon the people to continue Benazir's mission and strengthen President Asif Ali Zardari's hands. SZABIST student's Fatima and Wajeeha also gave a speech on life sketch and achievement of Benazir. Special prayers were arranged at the campus for BB Shaheed, which was attended by a large gathering and at the end special Dua was offered.-PR
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