Quran Khawni for late Begum Nusrat Bhutto held at Pakistan High Commission, London

London: Quran Khawni for late Begum Nusrat Bhutto was held at Pakistan High Commission in London on 26th October, 2011. A large number of Pakistanis living in the UK participated in the prayers.

Speaking on the occasion, the High Commissioner for Pakistan Wajid Shamsul Hasan recalled Begum Bhutto’s political struggle and her services for the less privileged people of Pakistan. He said that she always stood for democracy, rule of law and particularly women rights. She led the party in difficult times and remained steadfast in the face of persecution, Mr. Hasan added. Begum Nusrat Bhutto who was a great political figure in the history of Pakistan, died Sunday in Dubai after a long illness. She was 82.

 

 

October 27, 2011

 

 

Last updated: 27 October 2011