Islamabad, In a notable development today, the National Assembly, convening at the Parliament House with Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah presiding, passed a resolution demanding the overturning of the verdict in the case of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The session began on a somber note with prayers for the souls of fishermen who recently drowned at sea and others who died in various incidents across the country.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the resolution, moved by Shazia Marri, not only seeks to reverse the judgment against Bhutto but also urges the Federal Government to officially recognize him as a martyr and a national democratic hero. Additionally, it proposes the awarding of Nishan-e-Pakistan, the country’s highest civilian honor, to Bhutto posthumously.

The resolution also calls for the establishment of the Nishan-e-Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Award to honor workers and activists who have made sacrifices for the cause of genuine democracy in Pakistan. This move underscores a significant push within the legislative body to acknowledge and celebrate Bhutto’s contributions and sacrifices for the nation’s democratic fabric.

The National Assembly has adjourned and is scheduled to reconvene on Friday at 11 a.m.