{"id":527493,"date":"2026-01-25T08:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T03:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=527493"},"modified":"2026-01-25T08:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T03:01:09","slug":"bilawal-terms-education-as-strongest-weapon-against-poverty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/bilawal-terms-education-as-strongest-weapon-against-poverty\/","title":{"rendered":"Bilawal terms education as strongest weapon against poverty"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> KARACHI<br \/>\nChairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed education the most powerful force for dignity, equality, and hope and the strongest weapon against poverty, extremism, and injustice.<br \/>\nHe said that the PPP firmly believes that classrooms, not battlefields, shape destinies, and that books not bullets build nations.<br \/>\nThe PPP Chairman, in his message on the occasion of World Education Day, extended greetings to all those associated with the country\u2019s education sector, especially students and teachers and paid tribute to their dedication and commitment.<br \/>\nHe noted that every child regardless of gender, class, or geography, has the right to quality education. \u201cEducation is not charity; it is a fundamental right. When we educate a child, we empower a family, uplift a community, and strengthen the future of our nation,\u201d he said.<br \/>\nHe emphasized that the vision of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was rooted in accessible and inclusive education for all.<br \/>\nREAFFIRMING the PPP\u2019s commitment, he said the party will continue to strive for equal educational opportunities, especially for girls and marginalized communities, so that no child\u2019s dreams are limited by circumstance. \u201cOn World Education Day, let us renew our promise to light every home with the lamp of knowledge, because an educated Pakistan is a strong, peaceful, and progressive Pakistan,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed education the most powerful force for dignity, equality, and hope and the strongest weapon against poverty, extremism, and injustice. 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