The Pakistani Supreme Court, in a major decision on Wednesday, declared that the trial of the late former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, which led to his hanging 44 years ago, was unfair, reopening an important chapter in the country's political history.
Unanimous Decision Questions: Longstanding Conviction
Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, leading a nine-member bench, conveyed live remarks, asserting that the trial and due process were inadequate, highlighting a pivotal moment in Pakistan's political narrative.
Former Pakistan PM Zufikar Ali Bhutto
Leaders Acknowledge: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Supports the Rectification of Injustice
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the ruling as a positive development, emphasising the correction of a historical injustice by the court itself, signifying a significant step towards justice.
Judicial Reference Prompts Reexamination of the Death Sentence
Following a court referral from Asif Ali Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's father, the Supreme Court reexamined Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's 1979 death sentence, which had been imposed during General Zia-ul-Haq's military rule.
Such a poignant moment. When the truth universally acknowledged is finally admitted by the Court. The Supreme Court today has begun dressing the wounds caused by the travesty of justice, which was the SZAB trial. Our eyes water while our hearts rejoice.#ShaheedBhutto#JeayBhutto pic.twitter.com/sVX1Yojg8i— Shazia Atta Marri (@ShaziaAttaMarri) March 6, 2024
Generations Awaited: Bhutto Zardari's Emotional Social Media Response
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed his family's three-generation-long wait for this moment on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), conveying the emotional impact of the court's decision.
Anticipated Detailed Order: Supreme Court to Offer Comprehensive Overview
While the initial verdict has been declared, the Supreme Court plans to release a detailed order later, providing a comprehensive overview of the reasons behind this landmark decision.
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