RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Peoples Party Workers (PPP-W) leaders have paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy, saying their sacrifices were an unforgettable example of loyalty, courage and unwavering commitment to democracy.
In a statement, PPP-W President Dr Safdar Ali Abbasi, former member of the National Assembly Naheed Khan, senior vice presidents Fayyaz Ali Khan and Advocate Amjad Baloch, General Secretary Kanwar Zahid, Ibrahim Khan, Farah Aslam Khan, former member of the provincial assembly Sajida Mir, Hur Bukhari, Malik Mazhar, Naveed Sadiq, Rana Usman, Hashim Khan Babar and other leaders said the tragedy remained a painful chapter in the history of the democratic struggle.
They said that on October 18, 2007, more than 175 political workers were martyred and hundreds others injured in suicide attacks on the reception procession of Benazir Bhutto in the Karsaz area of Karachi.
The leaders said these brave workers sacrificed their lives while protecting their leader. They added that the history written with their blood served as a reminder that the journey of democracy was marked by countless sacrifices, which must never be allowed to go in vain.
They demanded that a transparent and impartial investigation into the Karsaz tragedy be ensured, the facts be brought before the nation and the responsible elements be brought to justice.
The PPP-W leaders said the grief of the families of the martyrs and the memory of their sacrifices placed a deep sense of responsibility on everyone. They said these sacrifices demanded that the struggle for democracy, political tolerance, peace and protection of public rights in the country should continue.
They said the martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy were not only an asset of one political party, but an unforgettable part of the history of democratic struggle, and their sacrifices would always be remembered with honour and respect.
