LARKANA, Oct 25: A central leader of Pakistan People’s party Mir Qadir Bakhsh Hasni on Thursday said that only an early return of party chairperson, Benazir Bhutto, can help Pakistan come out from the present crisis.

In a statement, he said that the government in the larger national interest should drop all charges against her and allow her to return to Pakistan.

He said that the PPP has roots among the masses and she could help Pakistan come out strongly.

Hasni observed that restoration of democracy was the need of the hour, and underscored the necessity to hold elections within the time-frame ordered by the Supreme Court.

He also demanded release of all political prisoners.

Our Dadu correspondent adds: A large number of workers of Sindh Peoples Students Federation (SPSF) staged a demonstration in front of the Dadu press club on Thursday.

They were demanding withdrawal of ‘fake’ cases filed against Benazir Bhutto and her spouse Asif Ali Zardari.

They were led by president SPSF Ali Bux Khaskheli.

Addressing the demonstrators Mr Khaskheli said that government had registered many fake corruption cases against former premier Benazir Bhutto and her husband Asif Ali Zardari.

He said that government also had arrested a large number of PPP leaders including Jehangir Badar, Yousuf Raza Gilani, Ahmed Mukhtiar in fake cases.

Later, they observed on token hunger strike in front of the Press club.

Opinion

Editorial

A difficult story
Updated 12 Jun, 2026

A difficult story

Unless productivity becomes the dominant target of economic policy, Pakistan will continue to oscillate between crises and fragile recovery.
Rough waters
12 Jun, 2026

Rough waters

AMONGST the key potential triggers for fresh conflict in South Asia is water. The Indian state is behaving in an...
Politicised football
12 Jun, 2026

Politicised football

ALMOST three-and-half years since Lionel Messi led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory, the latest edition of...
GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...