Pakistan-Canada Association held a memorial service and press conference for the late Benazir Bhutto, who was brutally assassinated on Thursday December 27th. A book of condolences was made available for people to express their grief and admiration for the late Benazir Bhutto. A few prepared comments were made by President Farrukh Alam and Trustee Haroon Khan and then the floor was opened for comments from the public. MLA Harry Bains, Penny Pridy expressed their sadness and expressed their hope for democracy to prevail in Pakistan. Members of the Indian community showed their solidarity and support of the Pakistani community and members of the Pakistani community expressed their admiration, love and devotion for a great Pakistani leader. A question and answer session was held with members of the media and general public which lasted approximately 45 minutes. Global TV, CBC, CTV, Channel M, News Radio 1130, Radio India, Asian Star, Miracle Newspaper, Canada Times and several other media outlets were in attendance. Pakistan-Canada Association wishes to thank those members of the community for attending our memorial service and for sharing in the grief and sorrow that has not only gripped Pakistan but the World.

Links to media reports will be provided as they become available:

Radio Canada Telejournal

mytelus news service

News 1130

CBC.ca

News 1130 2nd Article

CKNW 980

Canada.com

CBC.ca Memorial Service Article

Globe and Mail

Abbotsford News

Pakistan-Canada Association and the Pakistani Community of the Lower Mainland are deeply shocked and saddened at the assassination of Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson (PPP) and Two-Time former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto after a political rally in the Punjab city of Rawal Pindi at the hands of an apparent suicide bomber. The Late Benazir Bhutto was a tireless worker for the benefit of Pakistan and made the ultimate sacrifice to bring moderation and democracy back to the people of Pakistan. Whether or not you supported her politically her death has struck a cord with all Pakistanis and it is only after her tragic death that her importance to Pakistan can now be truly felt. It is our wish that a full investigation into her assassination be held and those responsible be brought to justice. Not unlike the Ghandi family in India and the Kennedy family in the United States, the Bhutto family has been a force politically and a tragic reminder of what happens when one stands up for their beliefs. Pakistan-Canada Association joins the people of Pakistan in a state of mourning and pray to Almighty Allah to forgive any shortcomings of the Late Benazir Bhutto and give her a place in Heaven, Amen.

A Press Conference will be held at Pakistan House (12059 88th Avenue, Surrey) on Friday December 28th at 3:00 pm.

Please note that our Eid Mela has been cancelled because Eid may be celebrated on Wednesday December 19th.

Please download our information flyer with full details of Consul General Services being provided in Vancouver starting December 2007.