Asif Zardari

Asif Ali Zardari the son of Hakim Ali Zardari, a Sindhi landlord, businessman, and politician. Asif Zardari got his educated at Saint Patrick’s School in Karachi and later studied business in London. He gained a reputation as a playboy and gadfly for his easygoing lifestyle. an avid polo player and an intense competitor, Asif Zardari demonstrated little interest in the political scene. His betrothal to Bhutto, who was the daughter of former president and prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and whom he had first met five days prior to the public announcement of their engagement, surprised many observers. On December 18, 1987, the two were married in an arranged and relatively simple ceremony, and they went on to have three children: a son, Bilawal, and two daughters, Bakhtwar and Asifa.

when President Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq was killed, ending more than a decade of military rule. Bhutto’s subsequent success at the polls ushered her into office as prime minister. In 1990 her tenure was cut short by corruption-related scandal. Asif Zardari served as a member of the National Assembly from 1990 to 1993 during which time he was periodically released from prison to attend sessions. After a long journey of imprisonment and exhale He returned to Pakistan with Bhutto’s resumption of political activity in 2007 and was given amnesty for his alleged offenses.

the parliamentary elections of February 2008, the PPP captured one-third of the available seats, while the party of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif won one-fourth of the seats.  Asif Zardari easily won the September 2008 presidential elections.

Asif Zardari continued to play a key role in the PPP in the years after his presidency. He left the country in 2015, however, amid tensions with the security establishment. Shortly after his return in late 2016, he announced his intention to contest the 2018 legislative elections, after which he entered the National Assembly as one of the leaders of the opposition.

President Zardari marks Parliamentarism Day with praise for lawmakers

ISLAMABAD: Just before the eve of the International Day of Parliamentarism, President Asif Ali Zardari… Read More

President Zardari calls for a Drug-Free Pakistan on Global Anti-Drug Day

ISLAMABAD:  On the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, President Asif Ali Zardari… Read More

President stresses mass awareness, support for success of polio vaccination drive

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged the countrymen, including the media, teachers, religious… Read More

President Zardari lauds security forces for eradicating Indian-sponsored militants in KP

President of Pakistan Asif Zardari commended Pakistan’s security forces for successfully neutralising nine Indian-sponsored Khwarij… Read More

President Zardari, Chinese envoy discuss Indian aggression

President Asif Zardari has expressed concern over the recent irresponsible and aggressive rhetoric by the… Read More

Nawaz Sharif in Lahore, Asif Zardari performs Eidul Fitr prayer in Nawabshah

President Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif offered Eidul Fitr prayers in Nawabshah… Read More

President and PM extend Eidul Fitr greetings to nation

President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended their heartfelt Eidul Fitr greetings… Read More

President ensures sustainable peace, development in Balochistan

QUETTA: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s resolve to defeat terrorist elements… Read More

President commends security forces for foiling attack in Jandola

President Asif Zardari praised the security forces for their successful operation and foiling the attack… Read More

President, PM laud security forces for eliminating Khwarij in Khyber district

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for a… Read More

Nawaz, Zardari should apologise first to nation: Asad Qaiser

KARACHI: PTI leader Asad Qaiser on Monday asked Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif… Read More

Aseefa Bhutto makes it to National Assembly unopposed

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto, daughter of party co-Chairman and President Asif… Read More

Achakzai says lawmakers from other parties also voted for him

ISLAMABAD: Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) backed Mahmood Khan Achakzai, after losing the presidential election to… Read More

Asif Ali Zardari elected 14th president of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari, the joint candidate of PPP and PML-N, has been elected as… Read More

‘Asif Zardari is set to be elected as President of Pakistan’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asserted that PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is set to… Read More

MQM-P’s vote for Asif Zardari subject to Rabta Committee’s approval

ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Monday asserted that its vote for allied parties’… Read More

All set for presidential polls as Zardari, Achakzai’s nomination papers accepted

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday accepted the nomination papers of allied… Read More

Presidential election: Asif Zardari’s nomination papers approved

ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari's nomination papers were approved as no objection raised over his nomination,… Read More

Govt formation: Nawaz, Zardari meeting likely to be held in Murree

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif will reach Islamabad today (Monday) to hold… Read More

Shehbaz Sharif thanks Bilawal, Zardari for supporting PML-N

Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) leadership for supporting Pakistan… Read More