Asif Ali Zardari, born on July 26, 1956, in Karachi, Sindh province, Pakistan, is the president of Pakistan. He is the widower of Benazir Bhutto, the first female prime minister of an Islamic nation, who was assassinated in December 2007.
Early Life and Career
Zardari’s father, Hakim Ali Zardari, was a politician and businessman. His mother was Bilquis Zardari. Zardari married Benazir Bhutto in 1987, in an arranged marriage according to Pakistani culture.
Zardari has been involved in Pakistani politics for many years, serving as a member of the National Assembly and holding several ministerial positions in Bhutto’s government. He has also been jailed on corruption charges and was nicknamed ‘Mr. Ten Percent’ due to allegations of accepting bribes while his wife was prime minister.
Presidency and Later Life
Zardari was elected president of Pakistan in 2008 and served until 2013. He was re-elected as the 14th president of Pakistan in 2024. Zardari has been indicted on corruption charges and has undergone medical examinations due to health issues.
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