ISLAMABAD : Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza on Saturday said that Benazir Bhutto was an icon of democracy and a popular leader of Muslim Ummah and the world. She was talking to the participants of Shaheed-e-Jamhoriat Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Cycle Rally.
The rally was organised by Kasoor Athletics Association.
Dr Fehmida said that Benazir was torch-bearer of democracy and human rights and always advocated for equality, justice and human well-being.
The speaker said that Shaheed Mohtarma loved Pakistan and its people and despite threats to her life she came back to Pakistan.
She said that it was desire of the masses to see Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto as leader of the house but her sudden death shattered their dreams.
She said that Mohtarma Benazir carried forward the democratic and social mission of late Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto for which she made sacrifices.
The speaker said that Mohtarma wanted to see Pakistan a strong and prosperous country where its inhabitants can lead a comfortable life.
Dr Fehmida appreciated the cyclists’ way to celebrate the birth anniversary of Benazir Bhutto and added that this was the best way to pay tributes to her and to create awareness among the masses about the spirit of her mission.
Leader of the cyclists rally Sabir Kasoori said that the rally started on June 21 from the shrine of Baba Bulley Shah in Kasoor and reached Sports Complex Islamabad on June 27.
He said that the rally members were encouraged by the warm receptions given to them by the masses all along the route.
He thanked the leaders, party workers and masses for their warm welcome to the rally members.
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