ISLAMABAD:  Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed July 5, 1977, as the “Darkest Day” in the country’s history, recalling it as the day when a “tin-pot dictator” overthrew the will of the people and derailed democracy.

In a strongly worded statement, Bilawal said the Zia not only toppled an elected government but also aimed to suppress the voice of the people, disgrace the dignity of the poor, and rob citizens of their power.

He emphasized that despite the repression, the dream of democracy remained alive through the sacrifices of martyrs and the unshakable resolve of the people.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that as a result of this dictatorship, terror, religious exploitation, sectarianism and the destruction of democratic institutions left deep wounds on Pakistan’s body, which still affect our society.

He said that the party endured lashes, imprisonment, executions, and countless sacrifices, yet never compromised on its principles.

He vowed that the PPP’s struggle will continue until Pakistan becomes the democratic, peaceful, and prosperous nation envisioned by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

“Our movement is rooted in the sacrifices of our martyrs and the unwavering commitment to the people’s rights,” Bilawal asserted.