ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22 March 2026) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari praised Begum Nusrat Bhutto, “the orbit of the republic”, and said her life was characterized by grace, resilience and steadfast commitment to democratic values.
In his message on the occasion of the 97th birth anniversary of Begum Nusrat Bhutto, the President said that she showed courage and dignity by standing by martyr Zulfikar Ali Bhutto at the time of great adversity. She endured great personal loss, but remained resolute in her efforts to support democracy.
After 1977, she led the democracy movement with determination. As president of Pakistan She kept the party united during one of its most difficult periods, the President said, adding that she also mentored the next generation of democratic leadership, particularly through her support for the honorable martyr Benazir Bhutto during a critical phase in our political history.
President Zardari noted that her example continues to influence the PPP and others committed to democratic governance. Her leadership in times of stress gave direction to many, and remains part of our collective political memory.
Her work for the rights of marginalized people, especially women, remains an important part of that legacy, the president said, adding that for many families across Pakistan, the space she helped keep open for her representatives helped policy It had practical consequences. This means that elected local bodies have access to public services through accountable institutions, and a voice, however limited, in decisions that affect daily life.
The nation remains indebted to Begum Nusrat Bhutto for her sacrifices and vision. The President called on God to place her in the highest ranks of Paradise.