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"Black Day" in Pakistan's History: A Call for Democratic Vigilance

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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Women Wing President Faiza Malik has marked July 5 as a "Black Day" in the country's history, commemorating the day when a dictator overthrew the democratically elected government of Shaheed Zulifkar Ali Bhutto, plunging the nation into eleven years of martial law. Malik emphasized that this dark period was characterized by persecution, injustice, and the judicial murder of Z.A. Bhutto, ordered by the dictator. The PPP remains committed to fulfilling Bhutto's mission, while warning against the resurgence of anti-democratic forces.

Key Takeaways:

  • Faiza Malik, President of the PPP Women Wing, has designated July 5 as a "Black Day" in Pakistan's history, highlighting the country's descent into martial law under a dictator.
  • The PPP is committed to upholding democratic values and completing the mission of Shaheed Zulifkar Ali Bhutto, who was overthrown by a dictator on July 5.
  • Malik has called for democratic forces to demonstrate sagacity, thoughtfulness, and maturity in strengthening the country's democratic institutions.
  • She warned that remnants of the Zia regime are conspiring against democracy in Pakistan.
  • The PPP has vowed to thwart any attempts by political parties to form an anti-democratic "grand alliance" that could undermine the country's democratic foundations.
  • Hundreds of thousands of PPP workers were brutally rounded up by the authorities on the night of July 5, a stark reminder of the dangers of authoritarian rule.

Statistics:

  • Eleven years of martial law were imposed in Pakistan after the dictator overthrew the democratically elected government of Shaheed Zulifkar Ali Bhutto.
  • Hundreds of thousands of PPP workers were forcibly rounded up by the authorities on the night of July 5.
  • The period of martial law under the regime of Zia ul-Haq saw widespread persecution and injustice in Pakistan, leading to a loss of faith in democratic institutions.

Sources:

  • Faiza Malik, President of the PPP Women Wing, as reported by Plus News on Tuesday.

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