Gilani appeals to nation to observe July 5 as Black Day

ISLAMABAD, July 5‑ The Prime Minister and the Vice Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani  appealed to the nation to observe July 5  (Sunday) as Black Day.  Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani in a message said it was on July 5 1977 that the democratically elected government was overthrown by a military dictator. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said the dictator had   committed a heinous crime in the  darkness of night. 

The prime minister said  that July  5, 1977  will always  be remembered as the worst  day in the history  of the country.

He said the Government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had provided confidence to the masses to face challenges    with  courgae and fortitude.  

The  people under the leadership of popularly elected Zulfikar Ali  Bhutto had begun to work hard for the prosperity of the country.

They had great hopes for the future.  Bhutto had raised the stature of the country in the commity of nations.

He said said in  the dead of night  Ziaul Haq  deprived the people of all their aspirations and rights.

He imposed martial law to utter grief  and shock and disbelief of the people of Pakistan.  

The Prime Minister said during the regime of Ziaul Haq people were flogged and put in jails for the reason that they wanted to live in accordance with their own wishes.

He said the military dictator  suspended the Constitution that had been unanimously passed in the National Assembly  by all the political parties of Pakistan.  (APP)