Mentioning the Bhutto family's courage and sacrifices by challenging authoritarianism from the native area, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday declared Larkana city a 'symbol of resistance' in the country. Bilawal was speaking as the chief guest at the seventh convocation of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University in Larkana, where he addressed graduating students and urged them to dedicate their professional lives to serving the country.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah was also present on the occasion. Bilawal expressed hope that the youth would play a decisive role in shaping the future of Pakistan, saying they were the true hope of the nation. Congratulating the graduates, Bilawal said they were now entering practical life and must contribute positively to society and the nation. He stressed that the medical profession holds special importance, particularly during times of crisis, and that doctors and healthcare workers play a critical role in saving lives.

He described Larkana as more than just a city, calling it a symbol of resistance against injustice, and linked its legacy to the struggle for democratic values and public service. Highlighting achievements in Sindh’s health sector, Bilawal said that after the 18th Constitutional Amendment, significant measures had been taken to improve healthcare services in the province.He noted that free treatment was being provided to heart patients, reflecting the government’s commitment to public welfare.

Later, the PPP chairman distributed degrees among the graduating medical students, encouraging them to uphold professional ethics and serve humanity with dedication. Reaching Larkana yesterday, Bilawal had a conversation with local journalists on different political issues and advised the PTI to shun the politics of confrontation. Urging the PTI to leave extremism, he said that the party should not complain if action was taken against it because of its extremist politics. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)