Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah salutes Karsaz martyrs on anniversary

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah marks the October 18 anniversary of the 2007 Karachi attack, honouring around 180 PPP workers killed as Benazir Bhutto returned from exile.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah issued an October 18 tribute to those killed in the Karsaz tragedy.

He said their sacrifices strengthened Pakistan’s democratic foundations and would not go in vain.

On 18 October 2007, two explosions hit Benazir Bhutto’s welcome procession in Karachi after her return from exile.

Around 180 Pakistan People’s Party workers were killed in the attack near the route from the airport toward Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum.

He said President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari are continuing that democratic struggle.

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