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RAWALPINDI, Jul 28 (APP):A ceremony to celebrate the 70th birthday of President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, was held at Governor’s Annexe in Rawalpindi.
Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, attended the event as the chief guest, joined by former Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf as a special guest.
A large number of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders and workers participated in the event. Governor Punjab, along with the former prime minister, cut the birthday cake for President Zardari, and special prayers were offered for his health.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan stated that the current democratic system is functioning due to President Asif Ali Zardari’s political foresight. He credited President Zardari for revitalizing the PPP, noting that after the martyrdom of Benazir Bhutto, who entrusted the party’s leadership to Zardari, he steered the party through challenging times with the slogan “Pakistan Khappay.” The Governor emphasized that the PPP symbolizes the federation, with strong representation in national and provincial assemblies.
He added that the party is now led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the heir to the martyrs, who he predicted would become Pakistan’s next Prime Minister. He expressed pride in being a dedicated PPP worker and highlighted that China’s support during the war with India was largely due to Zardari’s 14 visits to China during his first term.
Former Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, in his address, praised President Zardari for upholding the flag of a united Pakistan and leading the party through difficult times. He described Zardari as the “king of reconciliation,” noting that even his critics now admire his reconciliatory policies. Ashraf underscored that President Zardari’s sacrifices for democracy are unforgettable.