KARACHI, Oct 18 (APP):Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has paid glowing tribute to October 18 Karsaz martyrs. According to a communique issued by CM House here on Sunday, he said that the Karsaz martyrs strengthened the foundations of democracy in Pakistan by laying down their lives. Murad Ali Shah said that October 18, 2007 remains a solemn reminder of the unparalleled sacrifices made for democracy in the history …
Sindh CM pays glowing tribute to Oct 18 Karsaz martyrs
KARACHI, Oct 18 (APP):Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has paid glowing tribute to October 18 Karsaz martyrs.
According to a communique issued by CM House here on Sunday, he said that the Karsaz martyrs strengthened the foundations of democracy in Pakistan by laying down their lives.
Murad Ali Shah said that October 18, 2007 remains a solemn reminder of the unparalleled sacrifices made for democracy in the history of Pakistan.
The Sindh Chief Minister said that the attack on unarmed Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) workers who had gathered to accord a historic welcome to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was a cowardly act.
The martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy wrote a new chapter of courage in history with their blood, he said adding that despite the blasts, PPP workers risked their lives to protect Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.
Murad Ali Shah said that the sacrifices of the martyrs will never go in vain.
The Pakistan Peoples Party remains committed to carrying forward their mission, he said.
President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari are carrying forward the democratic struggle of the martyrs, Shah said adding that the grief of the Karsaz tragedy remains fresh in the hearts of Pakistanis even today.
