April 4, the Day Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Was Assassinated
On April 4, 1979, Bhutto was assassinated after being convicted of the murder of his political rival. Today marks the 45th death anniversary of the founder of PPP.
April 4 marks the 45th anniversary of the death of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the founder of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). On April 4, 1979, authorities hanged Bhutto at Central Jail in Rawalpindi after Gen. Zia-ul-Haq confirmed the sentence for murder charges. Bhutto, who was from Sindh, had a significant role in shaping Pakistan’s political landscape.
History and Contributions of Bhutto
Born on January 5, 1928, in Larkana, Bhutto was the son of Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto. His father served as the prime minister of the princely state of Junagarh. After completing his education at the University of Southern California ...