ISLAMABAD: The prime minister on Tuesday paid tribute to slain Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairperson Benazir Bhutto on the 15th anniversary of her assassination, saying the former prime minister was a “crusader for human rights and democracy”. Shehbaz Sharif said Bhutto left an indelible mark on Pakistan’s politics and the void left by her tragic death has widened over the years. In his statement, the prime minister said the “black day [of her death] is unforgettable”. — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 27, 2022As the first woman prime minister of the Islamic world, hers was a fascinating story of the lifelong struggle, Sharif said. The prime minister extended condolences to her family, including her husband Asif Ali Zardari and son Bilawal Bhutto.
