LARKANA, Jan 5: The 77th birth anniversary of Pakistan People's Party founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was celebrated throughout interior of Sindh by his followers in a befitting manner.
Birthday cakes were cut and services of the late leader were eulogized by party stalwarts. In Larkana, a function was organized which was attended by Sindh PPP president Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Taj Haider, Nisar Ahmad Khuhro, NA Syed Khurshid Shah, sacked district nazim Khurshid Junejo and others.
Speaking on the occasion, the leaders dispelled the impression that the PPP was ready to accept power through a deal and said the establishment was spreading such rumours to defame the party.
They said the PPP was trying to unite all political forces at one platform to end the role of the establishment. They said the army should perform the role assigned to it in the Constitution.
The speakers paid tribute to the late Bhutto for services he had rendered in the cause of the masses. They also criticized the bifurcation of districts and said this had led to hatred among the people. They claimed that the bifurcation plan was aimed at creating 'one unit'.
They blamed the Sindh chief minister for weakening the devolution of power plan. Earlier, the PPP leaders visited Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Bhutto, laid floral wreaths on graves of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Mir Murtaza Bhutto and Mir Shahnawaz Bhutto and offered Fateha. A cake was cut at the residence of MPA Munwar Ali Abbasi and another at the main function. A Mushaira and a music programme were also held on the occasion.
PPP-SB: The Pakistan People's Party-SB organized a function at the Al-Murtaza House to celebrate the 77th birthday of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Speaking at the function, party chairperson Ghinwa Bhutto said her party would continue Mr Bhutto's mission.
The PPP-SB chairperson also criticized the US for its aggressive policies against Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries. Earlier, she went to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Bhutto and laid floral wreaths on graves of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Mir Murtaza Bhutto and Mir Shahnawaz Bhutto.
She also offered Fateha. The PPP Patriots also celebrated the birthday of Mr Bhutto at a local hotel.
HYDERABAD: Two separate functions were held by the PPP and the PPP-SB at their respective offices. The People's Lawyers Forum also organized a function to mark the anniversary.
DADU: The birthday of Mr Bhutto was celebrated by the PPP-SB at the district party office on Wednesday. A 77-pound cake was cut by district party president Ali Mohammad Jamali.
SHIKARPUR: PPP activists celebrated the birth anniversary of the party founder at the Mirani House.
BADIN: Two functions were organized here to celebrate the birthday of Mr Bhutto. District Nazim Kamal Khan Chang attended one of the functions.
NAUSHAHRO FEROZE: PPP and PPP-SB workers celebrated the birth anniversary of Mr Bhutto at their party offices.