A public holiday is being observed throughout Sindh today, April 4, in commemoration of the 47th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The provincial government has issued a notification declaring the closure of all government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils for the day, except for those providing essential services.
Bhutto, the founder of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was executed in 1979. Revered as “Quaid-e-Awam,” he is remembered for his significant contributions to Pakistan’s political landscape and constitutional framework.
Born on January 5, 1928, Bhutto pursued higher education at prestigious institutions including the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Oxford. He embarked on his political journey as one of the youngest ministers in the cabinet of former President Ayub Khan before founding the PPP in 1967.
In a significant development, Bhutto introduced the 1973 Constitution, which established the parliamentary and federal system that continues to govern Pakistan. He is also credited with launching the country’s nuclear program, a strategic initiative regarded as crucial for national security.
