Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Former President Asif Zardari leaves for Islamabad

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KARACHI: Former President and Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)  Asif Ali Zardari left for Islamabad.

According to Zardari House sources, the former president has left Shaheed Benazirabad (Nawabshah) for Islamabad after voting in the general elections today.

Earlier, while talking to the media in Shaheed Benazirabad  on the occasion of voting, Asif Zardari said that the future of the PPP is bright and it is hoped that the PPP will clean sweep the election.

He said that the People’s Party has given a people-friendly manifesto and no other party has given people-friendly manifesto.

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Zardari expresses regret over absence of ‘ideal democracy’ in Pakistan

Zardari regret over absence of ‘ideal democracy’ in Pakistan

HUB: Former president and co-chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Sunday Asif Ali Zardari asserted that only politicians possess a deep understanding of Pakistan’s issues and stressed that democracy is the only solution to the prevailing crises. Speaking at a public gathering in connection with the 2024 elections, Zardari highlighted that despite facing … Read more

Ex-Governor Chaudhry Sarwar to support Chairman Bilawal in NA-127

Chaudhry Sarwar

LAHORE: Former Governor Punjab, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar called on former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House Lahore on Tuesday.

Both discussed the political situation of the country. President Zardari thanked Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar for supporting Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in the constituency NA-127 of Lahore.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar also discussed the political strategy in Punjab. They both also emphasized on conducting transparent elections.

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Asif Zardari to visit Multan for three days

Asif Zardari Multan visit

Former President and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari will reach Multan today on a three-day visit. Asif Ali Zardari is likely to reach Multan Airport at 4 pm today, Asif Ali Zardari will meet with leaders during his stay at Bilawal House Multan. During his visit to Multan, the former president will … Read more

Raza Haroon, Anis Advocate join PPP 

PPP 

Asif Ali Zardari welcomed Anis Advocate and Raza Haroon. On this occasion, they also discussed Charter of Karachi. Both were associated with Pak Sarzameen Party(PSP). KARACHI: Former leaders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pak Sarzameen Party(PSP) Raza Haroon and Anis Khan Advocate joined the Pakistan Peoples Party(PPP). MQM’s former senior leaders Anis Advocate and … Read more

No Coalition with PTI in general polls: Asif Zardari

Asif Zardari general polls

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has directed the party leaders not to coalition with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the elections. According to the details, the inside story of former President Asif Ali Zardari’s meeting with the party leaders at the Governor’s House has come out. In this regard, party sources said that … Read more

JUI-F chief demanded Election Commission to investigate Asif Zardari’s statement

JUI-F chief Election Commission

Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman has said that all such votes should be end. There will be no issue for delaying elections for few days. Founder PTI had made the identity cards of Afghans. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam  (F) chief Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman demanded the Election Commission to investigate Asif Zaradari’s statement. The JUI-f chief said that if it is as … Read more

Zardari hints at entering race for premiership

Zardari hints at entering race for premiership

ISLAMABAD: With Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif gearing up for his fourth attempt at the prime ministership in the upcoming elections, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, often referred to as the “king of reconciliation,” has hinted at entering the race for the coveted position. In an interview with a private … Read more

SC likely to hear Zulfiqar Bhutto’s judicial murder reference next week

SC
  • A larger bench will hear presidential reference related to ZA Bhutto.
  • A bench headed by Chief Justice will be formed to hear reference.
  • A bench headed by Chief Justice will be formed to hear reference.

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) is likely to hear a presidential reference  next week for revisiting former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s murder case judgment.

The presidential reference regarding Zulfiqar Bhutto’s execution is likely to be scheduled for a hearing next week. A larger bench will hear the presidential reference related to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

The presidential reference will be heard under the supervision of Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa.

Sources said that a larger bench will hear the presidential reference related to the judicial killing of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. A bench headed by the Chief Justice will be formed to hear the reference.

It should be remembered that in 2011, the People’s Party government, through the then President Asif Ali Zardari, filed a reference in the Supreme Court regarding the execution of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.

At that time, Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry formed an 11-member larger bench under his chairmanship, which conducted six hearings of the case from January 3, 2012, to November 12, 2012, but did not give any decision.

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PPP leadership is active to give tough time in general polls

PPP leadership in general polls

The PPP chairman called a parliamentary board meeting in Sindh. Former President Asif Zardari met with party leaders in all provinces. Party leaders and workers discussed the overall political situation in the meeting.  The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leadership became active in order to give tough time to the opponents in the general elections, Bol … Read more

PPP is fully prepared for election: Zardari

PPP Zardari election

The former president and PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari stated that Pakistan People’s Party is fully prepared for election. Asif Ali Zardari expressed full confidence in the Election Commission of Pakistan in conducting free and fair election. PPP is the only party which has the ability to fight elections in all kinds of environment, said … Read more

Accountability Court summons Asif Zardari in Thatta water supply reference

Accountability Court

Judge Muhammad Bashir heard the Thatta water supply reference. The court has summoned 15 accused, including the former president. The accused should appear in court on December 18. Islamabad: The summons of a high-profile accused in Thatta water supply reference continues in the Accountability Court of Islamabad. Former President Asif Ali Zardari has also been … Read more

PM Kakar grieved over martyrdom of troops

PM Kakar
  • PM said security forces killed six wanted terrorists.
  • Asif Ali Zardari praised successful military operations.
  • Bilawal Bhutto paid glowing tribute to martyrs of Army.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed heartfelt sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of personnel of security forces in exchange of fire with the terrorists in North Waziristan area of Gharyoum and South Waziristan’s Asman Manza.

Paying tribute to the martyrs, the prime minister said the security forces killed six wanted terrorists, including Hazrat Zaman.

“The whole nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its valour armed forces and is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country,” he remarked.

He said the war against the militants would continue till complete uprooting of the terrorism from the country.

On other hand, former President Asif Ali Zardari and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have praised the successful military operations of Pakistan Army in North and South Waziristan against terrorists.

Kudos to the soldiers who participated in the operation and killed six terrorists in Waziristan, President Zardari said. President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the three soldiers who were martyred during the anti-terrorist operation in Waziristan.

The sacrifice of the brave soldiers will never be forgotten, President Zardari said. Farman Ali, a soldier from Kashmore, bravely faced the terrorists in South Waziristan. President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed his respect for the soldier who was martyred during the clearance operation of Pakistan Army in Asman Manza area of South Waziristan.

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Nawaz Sharif not returning to country under deal, says PM Kakar  

Nawaz Sharif
  • He said interim government has ‘no soft corner’ for PML-N.
  • Kakar said Nawaz Sharif left country as per court decision.
  • He said Nawaz Sharif will have to face some legal obstacles.

ISLAMABAD:  Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar dismissed the impression that the decision of Pakistan Muslim League leader Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan was part of any deal with the interim government.

“The caretaker government has ‘no soft corner’ for PML-N or any other political party…How can a caretaker government strike such a deal,” he said in an interview with digital media platform. The prime minister was responding to a question relating to the PML-N chief’s homecoming who flew from London to Saudi Arabia yesterday with his announcement to land in Pakistan on October 21.

Kakar pointed out that Nawaz Sharif left the country as per the court decision “under the nose of Imran Khan’s government, and not the caretaker setup”. However, he said that if Nawaz Sharif returns and takes part in politics, he will have to face some legal obstacles. “The answers to these legal questions lie in legal remedies,” he said.

Kakar said any leader be it Imran Khan, Asif Ali Zardari, or Nawaz Sharif, everyone would have to seek their legal remedy as per their case scenario. He said Pakistan was facing the formation of “regimental camps” and the country had been turned into a fighting ground for political positions. He rejected the notion that the caretaker setup could be likened to the 90s ‘Kakar formula’ where both Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and President Ghulam Ishaq Khan were forced to quit on the proposal of then army chief General Waheed Kakar to make way for fresh election.

On general polls, he said necessary security and administrative arrangements were in place. He said the caretaker government in collaboration with the Election Commission was in the process of the finalization of the required measures.

On the expulsion of Afghan refugees, the prime minister said the action was being taken only against unregistered foreign nationals and over one million illegal aliens.

On relations with India, he said the radicalized RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) mindset of the ruling Indian party and the Kashmir dispute were the main hurdles in the maintenance of good ties. “The situation between Pakistan and India needs to be improved, however, realistically at present, there is no such possibility,” he said.

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PPP devises strategy to mobilise party workers in Punjab

PPP
  • PPP will start election campaign in South Punjab
  • Bilawal Bhutto will address workers in Central Punjab.
  • Chairman PPP directed party leadership to prepare for elections.

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) has devised a comprehensive strategy to mobilise the party and its workers across the Punjab province.

A meeting of the Central Executive Committee of Pakistan People’s Party was held in Bilawal House Lahore a few days ago, which was presided over by former President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

In the meeting of the CEC of the People’s Party, consultations were held regarding the upcoming general elections and the distribution of party tickets, and the plan was set.

Sources say that the People’s Party has formulated a strategy to mobilize the party in Punjab and in this regard, the party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has also directed the party leadership to prepare for the elections.

According to the sources, the People’s Party will start the election campaign in Central and South Punjab through a convention, which will be addressed by Chairman People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

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PM reviews candidates for caretaker PM with Zardari, Nawaz

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Raja Riaz consults Opp parties GDA, JI, disgruntled PTI leaders on nominees. Senior leaders have deliberated to following the Constitution and the law in the appointment process. The opposition parties have set their next meeting in the Parliament House for Friday Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken an active role in reaching out to leaders … Read more

PM, Zardari, Bilawal discuss matters of NA dissolution, caretaker setup

PM Zardari Bilawal

PM Shehbaz likely to summon meeting of PDM allies this week. Both parties agreed that the National Assembly and the two provincial assemblies should be dissolved on August 9. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Economic Affairs Minister Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also attended the meeting. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif … Read more

PM, Asif Zardari discusses political situation

PM, Asif Zardari discusses political situation

Both discussed political situation in the country. The meeting was held at PM residence Lahore. Office bearers of Old Ravian Union met with PM. LAHORE: Former President and President of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Saturday. During the meeting, they discussed in detail the political situation … Read more

Zardari urges fed govt to pay declared cotton price to farmers

cotton price

Demanded providing full rights to farmers. Said farmers are not being paid according to the declared price. Urged the Sindh government to take notice. Former President Asif Ali Zardari expressed his concern over the non-payment of the federal government’s declared price of cotton to its farmers. He said that farmers are not being paid according … Read more

Arrest is not an issue, they want to kill Imran Khan: Sheikh Rashid

Sheikh Rashid arrest Imran

Sheikh Rashid said intention behind arrest is to kill Imran Khan He said crackdown will be carried out against PTI to ban it Also underscored he will stand like a rock with Imran Khan RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rashid said Tuesday that Imran Khan’s arrest is not an issue but the real … Read more

Zardari says effort will be made to correct judiciary

cotton price

VEHARI: Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that effort will be made to correct the judiciary, just as the entire nation is being corrected. He said this while talking to media persons in Vehari where he reached by a private aero plane on Monday for his first visit. Zardari … Read more

Educational institutions need more autonomy: Prof Tariq Rafi

Educational
  • He was addressing the guests at the Golden Jubilee celebrations.
  • Prof Tariq Rafi said VCs  of universities need to be trusted more.
  •  JSMU is starting first batch of PhD in Dental Health Sciences.

KARACHI: Chairman of Higher Education Commission(HEC) Sindh Prof Syed Mohammad Tariq Rafi has said that the institutions can be set on the path of development only by giving them autonomy, there should be no external interference in institutions.

He was addressing the guests at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Sindh Medical College-Jinnah Sindh Medical University.

Speaking as the chief guest in the panel discussion titled “Role of SMC Graduates towards Community” on the second day of Golden Jubilee celebrations, Prof Rafi said that ever since its inception, the Sindh Medical College has seen a lot of hardships which were resolved only through the team effort and immense loyalty of its faculty and staff. “Three things make an institution: dedicated faculty, competent administration team, and autonomy,’ Prof Rafi said.

He stressed that the vice chancellors of universities need to be trusted more and allowed more freedom and autonomy to take their institutions forward.

He acknowledged and appreciated the essential role of the former President Asif Ali Zardari in declaring SMC a university keeping his promise made to the alumni earlier.

Jinnah Sindh Medical University’s Vice Chancellor Prof Amjad Siraj Memon in his address appreciated the services of JSMU Founding Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Tariq Rafi and said that the former heads and alumni of our university are shining stars of their respective fields.

He announced that the University is starting its first batch of PhD in Dental Health Sciences from this year, for which 12 successful candidates of the first batch had been selected.

Later on, a panel discussion was hosted by SMC Alumnus and prominent TV anchor Dr Shahid Iqbal Danish alongside the main organizer Director CME Dr Rahat Naz. Pakistan Medical and Dental Council’s President Prof Naushad Ahmed Sheikh, Col. Dr Khalid Rafi, former IG Dr Mushtaq Mehar, CEO of Pakistan Steel Mills Dr Saifuddin Junejo, Director Indus Hospital Dr Yahya Chawla, Dr Shahid Sami, Dr Syed Mahfooz Alam, Dr Zaki, Dr Qaiser Sajjad, Dr Javed Mushtaq, Dr Jabbar Khattak, Dr Nighat Misbah, Dr Shafqat Abbasi and other SMC alumni narrated their own stories associated with SMC and highlighted the role and importance of SMC in achieving prominence in their respective fields. Rich tributes were paid to former professors and principals like Professor KashfudDuja, Professor Sultan Farooqui, Professor Khwaja Moinuddin among others.

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Sheikh Rashid sent on two-day physical remand

Sheikh Rashid
  • Shaikh Rashid arrested from Murree Motorway.
  • Police requested for an 8-day physical remand.
  • The verdict will be announced shortly.

ISLAMABAD:A local court in Islamabad on Thursday approved a two-day physical remand of Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed in a case registered against him for levelling allegations against former president Asif Ali Zardari.

Earlier, a local court in Islamabad reserved the verdict on the police’s petition seeking physical remand of former federal minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed in a case registered against him for levelling allegations against former president Asif Ali Zardari.

The head of Awami Muslim League (AML) Shaikh Rashid , who is a close aide of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, was arrested from Murree Motorway, police confirmed this morning, in a move that drew strong criticism from the former premier.

The verdict will be announced shortly.

At the outset of the hearing at Judicial Magistrate Umar Shabbir’s court, the police requested for an eight-day physical remand of Rashid.

Meanwhile, the investigation officer submitted the case records in the court.

Earlier, Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was arrested from his residence in the wee hours of Thursday, reported BOL News.

The arrest has been done for leveling allegations against PPP’s Asif Ali Zardari that he has been plotting the assassination of PTI Chairman Imran Khan.

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Zardari to arrive in Lahore ahead of CM Punjab’s no-trust vote

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Zardari is expected to arrive in Lahore ahead of the voting He will meet PML-N leaders to finalize strategy regarding the voting PDM is attempting to convince PTI, PML-Q MPAs to abstain from voting LAHORE: The Pakistan Democratic Alliance (PDM) opposition alliance is considering different strategies regarding the vote of confidence by Chief Minister Chaudhry … Read more

Benazir Bhutto symbol of patience and tolerance: Asif Zardari

Benazir Bhutto symbol
  • Asif Ali Zardari paid homage to Benazir Bhutto on the occasion.
  • PM said her fearless struggle against dictatorship golden chapter of country.
  • Murad Ali Shah said great, brave leaders like Benazir Bhutto are born in centuries.

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Former president Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah eulogized former prime minister Benazir Bhutto for her sacrifice for strengthening democracy in Pakistan.

Former president Asif Ali Zardari paid homage to Benazir Bhutto on the occasion of her 15 martyrdom day and said in his message “I cannot neglect the mission of Benazir Bhutto even in my sleep.”

He said that Benazir Bhutto Shaheed guided him in politics and now the philosophy of BB is guiding him. She faced difficulties for the sake of the constitution and democracy.

Asif Zardari said that Benazir Bhutto was a symbol of patience and tolerance and she destroyed the idol of fear of dictators with bravery, patience, and tolerance.

On the occasion of the 15th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto being observed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said her fearless struggle against dictatorship and for supremacy of the constitution and democracy is a golden chapter of the country’s history.

Shehbaz Sharif said the Charter of Democracy by Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto was a gift for the people of Pakistan that ushered in a new political culture and tradition in Pakistan.

He said Benazir Bhutto always took a bold stand against terrorism and her martyrdom is proof of Pakistan’s unswerving resolve against terrorism.

He said Benazir Bhutto’s relentless services for strengthening democracy and democratic institutions and the welfare of the people will always be remembered.

The Prime Minister expressed sympathies with Benazir Bhutto’s family, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and former President Asif Ali Zardari.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah said great, brave leaders like Shaheed Benazir Bhutto are born in centuries.

 

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Not in contact with establishment, admits Imran Khan

Imran Khan
  • Imran Khan said that the government wants to move the elections beyond 2023.
  • He said Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari are running away from the elections.
  • Chairman PTI Imran Khan said establishment is a reality.

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf  and former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday said “I am pushing into a closed street means pushing the country into a closed street.”

Former prime minister Imran Khan while talking to senior journalists said that the government wants to move the elections beyond 2023.

He said that it is not possible to carry forward the elections in the current economic situation of the country, because if the economic situation continues, the country will default by February-March.

He further said that because of his fear, Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari are running away from the elections.

Chairman PTI said that there is no contact with the establishment at present, but the establishment is a reality.

It should be noted that two days ago while addressing through a video link, former prime minister Imran Khan said that “I have not seen the conditions that exist today in my 70 years of life.”

Imran Khan said, “Earlier PMD used to say dissolve the assemblies and they are ready for elections, we were repeatedly challenged to dissolve the assemblies and when we announced to dissolve the assemblies, two movements came.”

He said “It should be told why our current government was overthrown. The country is being plunged into darkness, I am talking to those Pakistanis who live and die in Pakistan, the speed at which the country is going towards destruction will be out of hand.”

PTI Chairman said that the growth rate of the country was increasing during the PTI government but one man brought down the previous government. He said this war is not Imran Khan’s but it belongs to all the country’s people. He said PDM leadership run away from the country after looting, then come back with a deal and NRO.

 

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Asif Ali Zardari accelerates efforts to get CM slot in Punjab

Asif Ali Zardari
  • The PDM leadership have put their heads together.
  • Sources said that opposition can give CM to PPP.
  • Asif Ali Zardari is hopeful of getting the CM slot.

LAHORE: Former president and Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party(PPP) Asif Ali Zardari has accelerated political contacts for Punjab Chief Ministership.

According to the detail “If Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi resigns or loses the vote of confidence, then who will be the Chief Minister candidate from the opposition. The PDM leaders have put their heads together.

Sources said that Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain threw his PML-Q support for PPP. Former President Asif Ali Zardari, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and PML-N are considering the formula for the Chief Ministerial candidate.

Former president Asif Ali Zardari has become active in Lahore to get the People’s Party as the Chief Minister.

Sources of the PPP said that there is a possibility that the opposition will give the chief ministership to the PPP, while in case of consensus on the formula, the speaker and deputy speaker candidates will be from the PML-N.

Sources said Asif Ali Zardari in contacts with various political figures in this regard and important political figures from South Punjab were given the task of digging holes in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf.

According to the sources, Asif Ali Zardari is hopeful of getting the chief ministership of the People’s Party, he has started considering three names for the chief ministership.

Sources said that the names of Syed Hasan Murtaza, Syed Ali Haider Gilani, son of former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Usman Mahmood are included for the post of Chief Minister.

Keep in mind that who will be nominated for the Chief Ministership from the three names of the People’s Party. The final decision will be taken by Asif Ali Zardari, Chaudhry Shujaat and Nawaz Sharif with mutual consent.

On the other hand, former president Asif Ali Zardari reached the house of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, where he had another important meeting with the head of Muslim League-Q.

During the meeting, a final consultation was held on the vote of confidence and motion of no confidence.

 

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