KARACHI – Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has stated that innocent lives in Karachi were sacrificed to hatred and violence on May 12, 2007. In his message on the anniversary of the May 12 tragedy, the PPP Chairman paid glowing tributes to the martyrs, describing their sacrifices as a painful yet eternal reminder of the struggle for justice.
Bilawal Bhutto emphasized that the blood spilled on the streets of Karachi was not just a tragedy but a testament to the public’s unwavering commitment to democracy, justice, and the rule of law. He lauded the “Jiyalas,” political workers, and the citizens of Karachi for showing unprecedented courage and steadfastness, stating that they established an immortal symbol of resistance against fear and tyranny. The Chairman further remarked that nations do not heal by forgetting their wounds, but by remembering them with truth and dignity.
“The sacrifices of May 12 remind us of the heavy price paid for the supremacy of the law. We envision a Pakistan where no citizen’s voice is silenced by violence and no city is held hostage by fear.” — Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Reiterating his party’s stance, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari vowed that the PPP would continue its struggle for a peaceful, democratic, and tolerant Pakistan. He stressed that the mission remains to build a society where the rule of law prevails over the politics of intimidation and violence.
