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  India tears into Pakistan President Zardari over minority rights remarks: 'Your own abysmal record…'

  India | June 21, 2026 8:20 IST

  The sharp response came after a social media post from the Pakistani President’s office claimed that Zardari had expressed concern over the alleged demolition of and threats to historic Muslim religious sites in India, including the 1,000-year-old Masjid Ganj Shaheeda in Varanasi.

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  Scared Pakistani President Zardari claims India preparing for another war after Operation Sindoor

  World | March 03, 2026 12:45 IST

  “India's leaders say they are preparing for another war. As a lifelong advocate of regional peace, I would not recommend it,” Zardari said while addressing the joint sitting of Parliament amid opposition protests on Monday.

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  Pakistan: Coup speculation grows amid reports of possible ouster of President Zardari | Video

  World | July 06, 2025 23:35 IST

  Veteran Pakistani journalist Syed has claimed that General Asim Munir is actively working behind the scenes to unseat President Asif Ali Zardari. It remains uncertain whether Zardari will resign willingly or be forced out.

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  Pak President Asif Zardari's daughter Aseefa's convoy attacked amid canal project protests | Video

  World | May 24, 2025 21:03 IST

  Asifa Bhutto Zardari's convoy was attacked by protesters in Sindh amid growing opposition to a controversial canal project diverting water from the Sindh River.

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  Pakistan President Zardari threatens ruling govt, says 'we know how to form and dismantle govts'

  World | July 12, 2024 10:30 IST

  The verbal threat by President Asif Ali Zardari came after Pakistan's government said it would continue to seek IMF loans, which he opposed. His party leaders have also expressed unhappiness with the lack of cooperation from provincial and federal governments.

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  Dubai leaks: Musharraf, Zardari among elite Pakistanis who own 22,000 properties worth $12.5 billion

  World | May 15, 2024 14:05 IST

  The 'Dubai Unlocked' report, painting an astonishing picture of Pakistan, shows the wealthy politicians, bankers, bureaucrats and retired military generals owning 22,000 properties in Dubai. These high-profile names include former dictator Pervez Musharraf and Asif Ali Zardari.

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  'Extend my felicitations to the Hindu community': Pakistan PM Shehbaz, President wish people on Holi

  World | March 25, 2024 23:31 IST

  The Hindu community in Pakistan and across the world is celebrating Holi on Monday. In the Punjab province, a special Holi package was announced for 700 Hindu families.

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  Pakistan: President Asif Ali Zardari decides to forgo salary amid economic problems

  World | March 13, 2024 13:08 IST

  Zardari's decision to forgo his salary while he was in office was to encourage prudent financial management in the country, said his Secretariat in a statement. In a similar move, newly sworn-in Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also decided against drawing a salary while in office.

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  Pakistan President Asif Zardari's daughter Aseefa to become First Lady I KNOW WHY

  World | March 11, 2024 11:39 IST

  After the official declaration, Asifa Bhutto Zardari will be given the protocol and privileges befitting the First Lady. This decision is particularly noteworthy as Asifa Bhutto is set to become the first daughter of a president to hold the title of First Lady.

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  Asif Ali Zardari, who spent 11 years in jail on graft charges, sworn in as Pakistan's 14th President

  World | March 10, 2024 17:10 IST

  Zardari will replace Dr Arif Alvi, who stayed in office for five more months despite completing his five-year term in September 2023.

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  Pakistan to release schedule for presidential polls on March 1, Zardari poised to win

  World | February 27, 2024 23:00 IST

  The six-party alliance set to form a coalition government under Shehbaz Sharif selected former President Asif Ali Zardari as its consensus candidate for the top post. Zardari served as Pakistan's president from September 2008 to 2013.

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  Pakistan’s set to hold President’s election by March 9 I Know procedure of Presidential polls

  World | February 25, 2024 16:03 IST

  Since the general elections were held on February 8, the presidential election is required to be conducted by March 9, just two days before the retirement of half of the 100-member Senate.

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  Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto fielded as PM candidate by his party, Asif Zardari as presidential nominee

  World | December 15, 2023 0:03 IST

  Asif Ali Zardari, 68, served as the President of Pakistan after the elections held in 2008 till 2013, while his son Bilawal, 35, served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from April 2022 to August 2023. Pakistan will go to polls on February 8, with Nawaz Sharif returning to the fray.

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  Imran Khan predicts Pakistan splitting in 3-parts, says 'Can lose nuclear deterrent capabilities'

  World | June 02, 2022 12:19 IST

  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan warned that once the country's economy is destroyed, it would go in default, and world would ask Pakistan to move towards denuclearisation- as was done to Ukraine in the 1990s, reported The News International.

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  Leaked tape reveals Imran desperate for 'patch-up' with Zardari

  World | May 29, 2022 12:47 IST

  In the almost 32-second conversation, property tycoon Malik Riaz can be heard telling Zardari that Khan had been sending him messages asking him to help "patch up" with the PPP.

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  Pakistan's Hina Rabbani Khar is again in news. Know why?

  World | April 19, 2022 19:15 IST

  Rabbani was also the youngest and first ever woman Pakistani politician to serve as external affairs minister back in 2011. Khar was 33 when she handled the post between 2011-2013.

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  Big blow to Imran Khan, to face no-confidence vote on April 9, rules Pakistan Supreme Court

  World | April 08, 2022 0:41 IST

  Pakistan's Supreme Court 5-member bench heard arguments from Khan's lawyers, his opposition, and the country’s president before adjourning Thursday.

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  Pak PM Imran Khan loses majority ahead of no-trust vote, Oppn chants resign | 10 Points

  India | December 27, 2022 3:42 IST

  Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is also facing a rebellion by his about two dozen lawmakers and allied parties. No prime minister in Pakistan's history has ever been ousted through a no-confidence motion, and Khan is the third premier to face the challenge.

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  Pakistan political crisis: Top contenders for PM post if Imran Khan steps down

  World | December 27, 2022 3:44 IST

  Pakistan News Updates: The Imran Khan government effectively lost majority after the MQM-P with its seven members decided to join the opposition. Another ally of the ruling coalition, the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) with five members in the lower house had announced on Monday that it had "accepted the opposition's invitation" to vote against Khan.

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  Who is Shehbaz Sharif, top contender for Pakistan PM's post if Imran Khan resigns

  World | December 27, 2022 3:45 IST

  If Imran Khan loses the no-trust vote, which according to the current numbers in the national assembly, seems a tough task for him, then Leader of Opposition Shehbaz Sharif may claim stake to form the government, since the united opposition are having the numbers.