**Bilawal Bhutto Commends Posthumous Award for Zulfikar Ali Bhutto**
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has lauded the awarding of the Nishan-e-Pakistan to former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, describing it as a “significant milestone” and a victory for “Bhuttoism.” The posthumous award, Pakistan’s highest civilian honor, was conferred upon the PPP founder in recognition of his services to the country, democracy, and its people.
Bilawal Bhutto emphasized that the award acknowledges Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s enduring legacy, particularly his role as the architect of Pakistan’s Constitution. He stated, “The Nishan-e-Pakistan for Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is yet another victory for the ideology of Bhuttoism.”
“The leader of the people, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, awakened the masses to fight for their rights,” Bilawal remarked. “Despite the attempts of the tyrants of his time to silence him, Bhutto’s voice continues to resonate from Garhi Khuda Bakhsh.”
The award ceremony, held at the President’s House in Islamabad on the 85th Pakistan Day, was attended by prominent figures, including Bhutto’s daughter Sanam Bhutto (who received the award on his behalf), grandson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, granddaughter Aseefa Bhutto, and Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani. President Asif Ali Zardari presented the award.
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto assumed leadership of Pakistan during a turbulent period after the fall of Dhaka in 1971. His premiership was ended by a military coup in July 1977, and he was executed on April 4, 1979.