0
In this Feb. 4, 1997 file photo, Begum Nusrat Bhutto, mother of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto arrive at Islamabad Airport, Pakistan. Bhutto, whose husband and daughter both served as prime ministers of Pakistan and a political force herself, died on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 in Dubai after a long illness, a spokesman for the family's political party said. She was 82. - AP Photo
ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy offered its condolences upon the death of Begum Nusrat Bhutto, the widow of former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, mother of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, and mother-in-law of President Asif Ali Zardari.
A statement issued by US Embassy said, Ms. Bhutto was a champion of democracy in Pakistan who faced persecution for her commitment.
“The Embassy offers its heartfelt condolences to the Bhutto family, President Asif Ali Zardari, and Bhutto's colleagues and well-wishers nationwide,” it added.
