Pakistan, July 6 -- Sindh Minister for Auqaf, Religious Affairs, Zakat and Ushr, Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Shirazi, has said in his special message on the occasion of July 5, Black Day, that July 5, 1977 remains one of the darkest chapters in Pakistan's political and democratic history, when the democratically elected government, chosen through the will of the people, was overthrown and Martial Law was imposed across the country. He stated that the day serves as a solemn reminder of the assault on democracy, the violation of the Constitution, and the disregard for the people's democratic mandate.

The Provincial Minister said that Black Day reinforces the enduring truth that democracy is the only guarantee for resolving public issues, ensuri...