Sherry pays tribute to Benazir Bhutto on 73rd birthday

Published on: June 21, 2026 8:40 AM

On the 73rd birth anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman paid a heartfelt tribute to the life, struggle, and towering legacy of Pakistan’s first female Prime Minister, twice elected and a global icon of democracy and women’s empowerment. “On her 73rd birthday, we honour one of Pakistan’s finest leaders,” said Senator Rehman. “Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s courage, vision, and sacrifices continue to inspire not only Pakistanis but millions around the world. She was a beacon of hope for the marginalized, the women, the voiceless,and the oppressed-and her fight was always for them.” Speaking about the threats Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto faced, Senator Rehman recalled the dangerous political landscape in which she led from the front. “We walked into one of the largest terrorist attacks Pakistan had ever seen. She knew the risks, yet she persisted because she was waiting for us, not for herself, but for Pakistan’s women, so they would not be left behind,” said Senator Rehman. “Till her last day, she was committed to the empowerment of women. She could have chosen an easier life, but she chose to fight for Pakistan.”