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Death anniversary of ex-President Gen Zia
Observed in Pakistan
By Sarah Kamal 'Pakistan Times' Special
Correspondent
ISLAMABAD: Late General
Zia-ul-Haq was em bodiment
of bravery, peace and national spirit. He faced all threats with bold steps
and never favoured use of power, was the unanimous voice of the speakers at
the 18th death anniversary of Pakistan's late President General Zia-ul-Haq
here on Thursday.
Quran Khawani was held at the mausoleum of the late President at Faisal
Mosque. Collective prayer was attended among others by Prime Minister Azad
Jammu and Kashmir and President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference
Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan, Minister for Religious Affairs, Muhammad
Ijaz-ul-Haq, Minister for Commerce, Humayun Akhtar Khan, Punjab Minister for
Law Muhammad Basharat Raja and Raja Javed Ikhlas, Zila Nazim Rawalpindi and
other political leaders and parliamentarians.
Ijaz-ul-Haq, while speaking on the occasion, said his father always worked
for glory of Islam and added that he will follow the practices of his
father.
“He provided right guidance at right time to the army and Muslim Ummah and
forged unity among them”, Ijaz said.
He paid rich tributes to the late General for his services rendered to the
nation and the country. He said that late Zia-ul-Haq, as President of
Pakistan, contributed a lot to the liberation struggle of Kashimiris and his
Afghan policy had received applaud from world community.
Ijaz-ul-Haq said the Muslim Ummah was facing serious challenges and unity
was a must to meet these challenges.
He said the victory of Hizbullah in Lebanon has removed psychological fear
from the minds of Arab people, adding that this victory has given them a new
hope and fresh confidence.
Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Attique Ahmad Khan said that
India should stop violence in Indian Held Kashmir (IHK).
He urged human rights organizations to raise voice against inhuman acts of
Indian forces in IHK.
He paid rich tributes to late Zia-ul-Haq and urged people to play their due
role to make Pakistan a developed country on the world map.
Later, Fateha was offered for the departed souls of Bahawalpur incident
followed by laying of wreath at the grave of General Zia-ul-Haq.●
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