In a historic session of the National Assembly, a resolution was passed unanimously to declare the death sentence of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto as illegal.
Presided over by Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, the assembly witnessed a momentous event as Shazia Marri, a member of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), presented the resolution which was met with approval by the majority vote of the House.
The resolution not only called for the annulment of Bhutto’s unjust death sentence but also demanded that he be officially recognized as a martyr and awarded the highest civil honor of Pakistan, marking a significant step towards rectifying what many consider a grave injustice.
However, amidst this historic moment, there arose dissent from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Khan, who opposed the resolution.
Khan’s stance prompted a debate between members of the PPP and the Sunni Ittehad Council, underscoring the contentious nature of the issue.
Shazia Marri, reacting to the opposition’s stance, expressed disappointment at the disagreement, highlighting the gravity of the matter at hand.
Despite the spirited discussion, the Deputy Speaker adjourned the meeting until 11 am on Friday, signaling a temporary halt in proceedings.
