Karsaz bombing victims remembered on 13th anniversary.

KARACHI -- The 13th anniversary of deadly Karsaz tragedy had been observed on Sunday. On this day in 2007, about 180 people were killed as blasts rocked a rally held to accord warm welcome to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Benazir Bhutto in Karachi. Tehreek -i-Taliban Pakistan had claimed the responsibility of the attacks however, no progress has been seen in the case as the bereaved families are still waiting for the justice by the authorities. Former President of Pakistan and CoChairman of PPP Asif Ali Zardari paid rich tributes to the victims of Karsaz tragedy and said that these martyrs paid supreme sacrifices for constitution, democracy and all powerful Parliament and thus wrote a golden chapter in the political history. Asif Ali Zardari said that such steadfast and dedicated workers are the asset of PPP who sacrificed their lives protecting the life of their leader Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. They had put their lives on the line. He said that the cause and mission for which great leader had treaded difficult path will be completed at every cost. This is the sacrifices of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and her 'Jan

nisar' that we have a constitution of 1973 fully restored to its original form, provinces got autonomy and parliament was restored. Former President Zardari said that we have still to make the vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto a reality. This day is the day to reiterate our dedication and commitment to democracy and to make this country according to the vision of these martyrs. 'All powers to the people' is our slogan and we will never compromise on this principle. We will follow the footsteps of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto for strong democracy and to create a decent, progressive and enlightened society. He said that 18th constitution amendment belongs to the people and a link between all the units of this federation called Pakistan. Chairman Pakistan People's...

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