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NA passes resolution declaring Bhutto's death sentence illegal

It demands 'Bhutto Award' for those who laid down their lives for democracy

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – A resolution declaring the death sentence awarded to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto illegal was passed by the National Assembly (NA) on Wednesday. 

President Asif Ali Zardari filed the reference and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari also endorsed it. 

The resolution demanded the reversal of the verdict, declaring the late Bhutto a martyr. 

The resolution stated the highest civil award should be awarded to Bhutto and 'Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Award' should be established for the political workers who sacrificed their lives for democracy.  

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