Karachi, Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad has extended his congratulations to Asifa Bhutto on her recent oath-taking as a member of the National Assembly, heralding her as a promising advocate for the impoverished and women in particular.
According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Deputy Mayor Murad praised Asifa Bhutto’s entry into politics as a continuation of her family’s longstanding commitment to democracy and the democratic institutions in Pakistan. He remarked that Asifa Bhutto’s presence in the assembly would be a source of joy for the late Benazir Bhutto’s spirit and a significant step in upholding the Bhutto family’s legacy of public service.
Murad’s comments highlight the symbolic importance of Asifa Bhutto’s role in politics, not only as the daughter of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto but also as a new voice expected to drive progressive policies in the assembly, especially concerning the rights and welfare of women and underprivileged communities in Pakistan.