ISLAMABAD, May 29 (IN):Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that late Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan was a symbol of principled politics, democracy, and national unity.Addressing a grand public gathering in Khangarh, he said that Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan’s services to politics and his sacrifices for democracy would always be remembered.He also congratulated Nawabzada Iftikhar Ahmad Khan on receiving the Nishan-e-Imtiaz on behalf of his late father, according to a news release issued by the Senate here on Friday.
The Chairman further stated that it was a privilege for him to participate in the event held in memory of such a great personality. He remarked that the political and democratic contributions of Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan constituted a bright chapter in Pakistan’s history.The grand and historic gathering was organised to celebrate the conferment of Pakistan’s highest civil award, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, upon the late Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan.On the occasion, speakers highlighted in detail the political and democratic struggle of Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan and recalled significant historical events associated with his life and career.The speakers said that Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan waged a long struggle against authoritarian rule and made unparalleled sacrifices for the promotion of democracy.He is remembered as the “Father of Democracy” for never compromising on his political principles and for enduring years of imprisonment and political persecution. Special tribute was paid to his resistance and detention during the era of General Zia-ul-Haq.
The gathering also highlighted that Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan’s residence was widely regarded as a political academy where many of the country’s prominent political leaders sought guidance and mentorship.The speakers described the Government of Pakistan’s decision to award him the Nishan-e-Imtiaz as a significant and commendable national recognition of his services.Among those attending the event were former Member National Assembly, Mehr Irshad Sial, Members Provincial Assembly Mian Alamdar Qureshi, Khawaja Rizwan Alam, Mir Asif Khan Dasti, Malik Zahid Hussain Khokhar, Mian Naveed Asghar Makol, Rao Sajid, along with party office-bearers, workers, and a large number of local dignitaries and community members.
