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Salam Benazir Bhutto: PPP remembers former PM on 15th death anniversary today

Former PPP chairwoman and ex-PM Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007, after addressing an election rally at the Liaquat Bagh – Rawalpindi.

December 27th marks the 15th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. In honor of the day, PPP will hold a public rally in Larkana today.

PPP Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also reached Larkana for marking the 15th death anniversary of his late mother and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. In his Twitter message, Bilawal said that they drew inspiration from her heroic struggle versus dictatorship and extremism.

During the PPP gathering in Larkana, a documentary, depicting the life and achievements of Shaheed Bena­zir Bhutto will also be shown on the occasion.

“We draw inspiration from her heroic struggle against dictatorship and extremism,” he said. “Shaheed Benazir Bhutto taught us to serve the people, to strive for a Pakistan for all, not just a privileged few.”

Former president Asif Ali Zardari also honored his late wife, Benazir Bhutto. He said that he can never neglect the mission of Shaheed Benazir. The PPP supremo said that no one else faced the difficulties that Shaheed Benazir had faced for the sake of the constitution and democracy.

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PPP leaders are also paying rich tribute to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto on her 15th death anniversary, as they honor the former prime minister’s legacy and the leadership role she played.

The assassination of two-time former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto took place in Rawalpindi on 27 December 2007. Shots were fired at her after a political rally at Liaqat National Bagh, and a suicide bomb was detonated immediately following the shooting.

An anti-terrorism court had exonerated five men accused of involvement in the attack. The men were accused of being members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The court had also convicted and sentenced two senior police officers for willful negligence and tampering with evidence during the investigation into the murder. Pervez Musharraf, who had denied any involvement in the murder, was declared a fugitive by the same court for failing to appear during hearings.

Read more: Bakhtawar pens emotional post for Benazir Bhutto on death anniversary