Pakistan Supreme Court Vindicates Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, 44 Years After Execution

In a landmark ruling, the court declares Bhutto's 1979 trial and execution unjust, marking a significant moment in Pakistan's legal history.

Pakistan's Supreme Court rules that former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was denied a fair trial in his 1979 death sentence.
The ruling acknowledges a miscarriage of justice under General Zia-ul-Haq's martial law regime.
Bhutto's family, including his grandson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, waited three generations for this acknowledgment.
The decision is seen as a step towards confronting past missteps and ensuring justice with integrity.
Rights groups and commentators highlight the ruling's importance in addressing the legacy of Zia's dictatorship.