ALTAF HUSSAIN OFFERS CONDOLENCES OVER THE DEMISE OF MRS NUSRAT BHUTTO

LONDON: 23^RD OCTOBER 2011:
Founder and Leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Mr Altaf Hussain has expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Mrs Nusrat Bhutto, the wife of former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, mother of Benazir Bhutto and mother in law of President Asif Zardari. In a condolence message Mr Hussain paid tributes to Mrs Bhutto for her struggle against dictatorship in the country and for promotion of democracy. He said that Mrs Bhutto was a lady of strong determination and patience. She was kind and noble and her services for the country would never be forgotten. She faced the oppression against the Bhutto family with steadfastness. Mr Hussain offered his condolences to President Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, daughter Ms Sanam Bhutto, and daughter in law Ms Ghinwa Bhutto. He prayed Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and give courage patience to the bereaved family members to bear this loss.

MRS NUSRAT BHUTTO RENDERED UNFORGETTABLE SACRIFICES FOR DEMOCRACY: ALTAF HUSSAIN

TELEPHONES PRIME MINISTER YOUSUF RAZA GILLANI TO OFFER HIS CONDOLENCES ON THE SAD DEMISE OF MRS BHUTTO

LONDON: 23^RD OCTOBER 2011

Founder and Leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Mr Altaf Hussain telephoned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani and offered his heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of the senior PPP leader Mrs Nusrat Bhutto. He said that the long chapter of relentless struggle for democracy, rendering unparalleled sacrifices and redeeming the pledge made with Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and the people of Pakistan came to an end with the unfortunate death of Mrs Bhutto.

Mr Hussain said that Mrs Bhutto had to face a number of ordeals in the reign of dictatorship. She had to suffer the grief of the martyrdom of her husband, sons and daughter, but she continued to struggle indomitably for the party and continued to look after party workers and office-bearers. Such towering personalities were not born every day.

Mr Hussain said that the vacuum created by the death of Mrs Bhutto would not be easily fulfilled. She had acquitted herself admirably after the judicial murder of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and displayed extraordinary courage and determination in difficult times. It was because of her upbringing that Benazir Bhutto also preferred to sacrifice her life instead of bowing down before the dictatorship.  

Mr Hussain offered his condolences to the Prime Minister, President Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Ms Sanam Bhutto, and all other leaders and workers of the PPP. He prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and for patience and fortitude for the bereaved family members.

Prime Minister Gillani said that it was very unfortunate that the most respected and determined leader of the PPP had left this world. He said that the way Mr Hussain had shared the grief and offered his condolences had given us courage and support. He thanked Mr Hussain for showing unity and solidarity.

Later on, Mr Hussain also called Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik to express his condolences. Mr Malik thanked Mr Hussain and prayed for his life and health.