July 5 — The Darkest Day in Pakistan’s Democratic History: Sindh Chief Minister

Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has termed July 5, 1977, as the darkest day in Pakistan’s democratic history. In a statement issued on Friday, he said that the imposition of martial law on the democratically elected government of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto crushed the foundation of democracy in the country.
He stated that the ousting of Bhutto was not just a political move, but a direct attack on the will of the people and the core principles of democracy.
“Shaheed Bhutto awakened the political consciousness of the nation. The dictatorship tried to silence that voice through brute force, but the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has always bravely resisted authoritarianism,” he said.
Murad Ali Shah emphasized that July 5 serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle to protect democracy, uphold the Constitution, and safeguard the rights of the people.
He pledged to defend democratic values at all costs, adding, “Even today, conspiracies against democracy and the integrity of the country are underway — we must remain vigilant.”
The Chief Minister also paid rich tribute to the services and sacrifices of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.