Pakistan’s Case: The Voice of Bhutto Still Echoes

By: Rao Tahir

When the voice of the nation must reach the world…

When the dignity, resolve, and narrative of the State of Pakistan must be presented on the global stage…

History has always echoed one name — Bhutto. In the wake of the recent India-Pakistan skirmishes and subsequent ceasefire, Pakistan once again faces the crucial task of making its position clear to the world. And the man entrusted with this responsibility is none other than Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

This isn’t merely a political decision — it is a choice rooted in legacy, sacrifice, and unwavering belief in a family that has time and again stood at the frontlines of Pakistan’s diplomacy.

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto: A Young Man Who Became the Voice of a Nation

The year was 1957 — a 28-year-old stood before the United Nations and presented Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir. It wasn’t just a speech — it was the roaring voice of a young nation’s dreams, dignity, and defiance.

From laying the foundation of Pakistan-China friendship to fearlessly tearing apart a ceasefire resolution in the UN during the 1971 crisis, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto made the world notice Pakistan not as a weak state, but as a proud, sovereign nation.

And then came 1974 — the Islamic Summit Conference in Lahore. The Muslim world gathered, not in Riyadh or Cairo, but in Pakistan. It was Bhutto’s crowning diplomatic moment, and Pakistan’s emergence as the ideological center of the Muslim world.

Benazir Bhutto: The Daughter Who Refused to Break

When Benazir Bhutto stepped onto the world stage, she was more than just a politician. She was a daughter, a sister, a mother — and the heir of a martyred father.

Twice elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan — and the first woman to lead a Muslim nation — she stood tall when others would have crumbled. Even when her father was unjustly hanged, she did not bow. She did not break. She did not sell out.

Benazir Bhutto reshaped Pakistan’s global image. Under her leadership, the world saw Pakistan as modern, progressive, and resilient. She inspired women to dream, and told the world that Pakistani women were not just behind veils — they were in command.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari: Inheritor of Dreams, Bearer of Resolve

Today, as Bilawal Bhutto steps forth to represent Pakistan on the global front, it isn’t just a young diplomat at work — it is a legacy in motion.

From the United Nations to Washington, from Beijing to the Middle East, Bilawal has already proved that he is not just a politician — he is a Bhutto. And in his veins runs the blood of courage, sacrifice, and undying love for Pakistan.

He has shown the world that Pakistan seeks peace and progress — but never at the cost of its dignity.

Whenever Pakistan Called, a Bhutto Answered

It is not a coincidence that when Pakistan faced difficult times…

When enemies challenged our sovereignty…

When our truth had to be told on the world stage…

The person who stepped forward was always a Bhutto.

Be it Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto…

Be it Benazir Bhutto…

Or now, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari…

These names are not just political figures — they are symbols of Pakistan’s pride, sacrifice, and ideology.

Their speeches are not mere rhetoric — they are echoes of blood-drenched dreams and unshakable hope.

If anyone has stood up for Pakistan in the world with passion, truth, and diplomacy — it has always been the Bhutto family. And even today, that legacy continues to roar.

As long as a Bhutto stands with Pakistan, our future is full of hope.

Note: Writer is General Secretary PPP Canada