Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto founded the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) with a vision of justice, equality and empowerment for all citizens.This was stated by President Asif Ali Zardari in his message on the occasion of the 98th Birth Anniversary of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. President Asif Ali Zardari said 'Today, on the birth anniversary of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, we pay homage to a towering statesman whose life and leadership profoundly shaped the destiny of Pakistan. He rose to become a defining figure in our nation's political history and remains an enduring source of inspiration'.President Zardari said 'Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto founded the Pakistan People's Party with a vision of justice, equality and empowerment for all citizens. Under his leadership Pakistan adopted its first unanimously approved Constitution in 1973, a cornerstone of our parliamentary democracy and federal order. He championed the rights of the marginalised and gave voi ce to the voiceless. His reforms in land rights, labour protections and expansion of education and public services sought to widen opportunity and dignity for farmers, workers, women and the underprivileged'.President Zardari said 'Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was also the main architect of Pakistan's nuclear programme, laying the foundation for our sovereign deterrent and long-term security. His statesmanship strengthened Pakistan's independent foreign policy and deepened relations with friendly nations, while hosting the historic 1974 Islamic Summit Conference that enhanced cooperation within the Muslim world. On this day we remember not only his achievements, but also his courage in the face of adversity and his unwavering commitment to democratic ideals'.President Zardari said 'On this day we must not forget the consensus building capacity of the great leader who created historic and unprecedented consensus in the creating the first democratic, federal parliamentary constitution in the shortest time; a constitution born out of the first constituent assembly elected on one person one vote. Today we need that consensus building more than ever. His life reminds us that the progress of a nation is rooted in resolve, inclusivity and the courage to serve its people'.President Zardari said 'as we honour his memory on the 98th anniversary of his birth, let us reaffirm our resolve to carry forward his vision of a just, democratic and forward-looking Pakistan. May his legacy continue to guide our collective efforts for peace, prosperity and unity'.