19th Anniversary of Karsaz Tragedy: PPP and PLB Leaders Pay Tribute to Democratic Martyrs

FAISALABAD: 19 October 2026 (DIGITAL ITLA): Leaders and office-bearers of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Peoples Labor Bureau (PLB) gathered at Ghanta Ghar Chowk to mark the 19th anniversary of the Karsaz tragedy, paying rich tributes to former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the restoration of democracy.

The prayer ceremony and convention were organized under the auspices of Syed Ali Akbar Kazmi Chande Shah, City President of PLB Faisalabad. Addressing the gathering, Division General Secretary PLB Lal Hussain Rashid and Syed Ali Akbar Kazmi stated that the sacrifices of the Karsaz martyrs remain an eternal part of the nation's democratic history and that the mission of Bhuttoism will continue under the leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

The event was attended by prominent party leadership, including Provincial Member Study Circle PPP Central Punjab Rafique Ammar Bhatti, City President Peoples Traders Cell Aftab Ahmad Butt, General Secretary PLB City Malik Umar Hayat, along with senior party leaders Mian Zakariya Hassan Dar and Chaudhry Adeel Taj. Divisional Senior Vice President PLB Mian Arshad Nadeem and Divisional Information Secretary Muhammad Tahir Sheikh were also present alongside senior figures Muhammad Javed, Chaudhry Abdul Hamid Dhillon, Ahmad Nawaz, Muhammad Ismail, Yusuf Minhas, Zawar Hussain Luna, Naseer Ahmad Ansari, and Nasir Masih Matto.

Speakers emphasized that October 18, 2007, remains a defining moment in Pakistan’s democratic history, reiterating their collective commitment to continue struggling for public rights, constitutional supremacy, and economic justice. The event concluded with a collective prayer led by Divisional Information Secretary Muhammad Tahir Sheikh for the elevated ranks of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Begum Nusrat Bhutto, Shaheed Mir Murtaza Bhutto, Shaheed Shahnawaz Bhutto, and all martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy.