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Zardari cuts short visit; returns to Pak from Dubai

Zardari cuts short visit; returns to Pak from Dubai

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari returned home from Dubai early on Friday, hours before Parliament reconvenes for a special session to discuss SupremeCourt's warning that it could take action against him and the Prime Minister for failing to reopen high-profile graft cases.

Amid Pak govt-army crisis, Zardari leaves for Dubai

Amid Pak govt-army crisis, Zardari leaves for Dubai

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday departed on a one-day private visit to Dubai amidst a standoff between the civilian government and the powerful military on the memo scandal.

Zardari visits Gilani, assures former PM of support

Zardari visits Gilani, assures former PM of support

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari visited former premier Yusuf Raza Gilani in his hometown of Multan on Friday to allay his concerns about being abandoned by the ruling Pakistan People's Party in the face of several challenges. Zardari visited Gilani a day after the former premier's sons complained in the National Assembly or lower house of Parliament that the federal government was not reining in Federal Investigation Agency officials.

Zardari to visit China for nuclear deal

Zardari to visit China for nuclear deal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will commence a high-level visit to China from July 6 during which the two countries will firm up a deal for supply of two new nuclear reactors to Islamabad.

Zardari dismisses possibility of coup in Pak

Zardari dismisses possibility of coup in Pak

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Dismissing the possibility of a coup in Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari has said the situation in the country was too grave to inspire the military for such a move. "I don't think anybody in his right mind will be wanting to take this responsibility. It's only democracy that can carry this yoke," Zardari told a group of foreign journalists in Islamabad.

Pak FM Bilawal describes his India visit as a 'success'

Pak FM Bilawal describes his India visit as a 'success'

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday said his visit to Goa was a 'success' as he advocated his country's case on the soil of India.

Pak wants Switzerland to reopen Zardari cases

Pak wants Switzerland to reopen Zardari cases

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Bowing to pressure from the Supreme Court, the Pakistan government on Wednesday said it has asked Switzerland to reopen graft cases against Asif Ali Zardari over alleged stashing of $60 million in Swiss banks.

'Zardari assured help to captured Taliban leaders'

'Zardari assured help to captured Taliban leaders'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari recently met 50 captured Taliban leaders, including Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, in a prison to assure them that their outfit had his government's full support and that they would be freed soon, a media report in London claimed on Sunday.

Zardari ordered to appear in court on October 29

Zardari ordered to appear in court on October 29

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Pakistan's former President Asif Ali Zardari was on Monday summoned by a court to appear before it on October 29 in relation to five corruption cases against him which were re-opened last week, compounding his legal woes.

Finally, Zardari visits Pakistan's flood-hit areas

Finally, Zardari visits Pakistan's flood-hit areas

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari finally visited the flood-hit areas in the southern province of Sindh on Thursday, two weeks after the country was hit by its worst humanitarian crisis in 80 years. Zardari visited the city of Sukkur located on the banks of the Indus River to take stock of the rescue and relief efforts. Zardari's decision to undertake a trip to France and Britain earlier, despite the country reeling under the worst floods in its history.

Pakistan committed to better relations with India: Zardari

Pakistan committed to better relations with India: Zardari

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Asserting that Pakistan is committed to better relations with India, President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed hope that the search for peaceful resolutions to all disputes through sustained and productive dialogue will bear fruit. Zardari made the remarks in a message issued on the occasion of a seminar to be organised by the South Asian Free Media Association in Lahore and Amritsar on August 13.

'Zardari's Swiss graft cases a closed chapter'

'Zardari's Swiss graft cases a closed chapter'

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Defying a Supreme Court order, Pakistan government on Thursday said graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland over alleged stashing of $ 60 million in banks there cannot be reopened and made it clear that the matter is closed.

Pak President Zardari on three-day visit to China

Pak President Zardari on three-day visit to China

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday left for China on a three-day visit which would include a tour of the restive Xinjiang region and a meeting with the country's emerging leaders like Li Kequang.

No major breakthrough in Zardari-Sharif meet

No major breakthrough in Zardari-Sharif meet

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

A much-awaited meeting between Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif concluded without any major breakthrough on Monday.

Zardari speaks up on tussle between parliament, SC

Zardari speaks up on tussle between parliament, SC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari has broken his silence on a stand-off between the government and the judiciary, saying parliament is the true representative of Pakistan's people and will continue legislating on all issues of public concern.

Zardari welcomes resumption of cricket ties with India

Zardari welcomes resumption of cricket ties with India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday welcomed the resumption of India-Pakistan cricketing ties saying it will help "promote peace and friendship" between the two countries and their people who can enjoy some "good cricket".

Ahead of polls, Bilawal leaves Pak after tiff with Zardari

Ahead of polls, Bilawal leaves Pak after tiff with Zardari

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has left for Dubai after a tiff with his father, President Asif Ali Zardari, over the affairs of the Pakistan People's Party, leaving it without its star campaigner for Pakistan's general election.

Zardari to face graft cases at end of term next month

Zardari to face graft cases at end of term next month

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will have to face several old corruption cases when he loses his immunity from prosecution at the end of his five-year term next month, a government official said on Monday.

Christian girl held for blasphemy; Zardari seeks report

Christian girl held for blasphemy; Zardari seeks report

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday took 'serious note' of the arrest of an 11-year-old Christian girl in the Pakistani capital on a charge of blasphemy and called for a report from the Interior Ministry within 24 hours.

Exclusive! Sarabjit Singh files mercy plea with Zardari

Exclusive! Sarabjit Singh files mercy plea with Zardari

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Sarabjit Singh's Pakistani lawyers now believe that following the Supreme Court's decision to release Dr Chishti on bail, there are chances of the Indian national getting a pardon from President Asif Zardari who had just returned from Ajmer Sharif, reports Amir Mir from Islamabad

CIA and ISI together created Taliban, says Zardari

CIA and ISI together created Taliban, says Zardari

Rediff.com11 May 2009

In a new revelation, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the CIA of the United States and his country's ISI together created the Taliban.

Pak court seeks Zardari's response on double role

Pak court seeks Zardari's response on double role

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

A four-judge bench of the Lahore high court headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial issued the direction after hearing arguments by the government's lawyer, Waseem Sajjad, who argued that the court had not passed any formal order to bar Zardari from holding the two offices of President and co-chairman of the PPP.

Zardari to shed some constitutional power: Report

Zardari to shed some constitutional power: Report

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is committed to shed some constitutional powers well before March 30, the deadline he set for materializing his plan, well-placed official sources have said.

'Zardari got millions for French submarine deal'

'Zardari got millions for French submarine deal'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari allegedly received millions of dollars in kickbacks for the purchase of three French submarines for the Pakistani navy in 1994, a French daily has reported. Citing documents acquired by it, the daily Liberation in Tuesday's edition claimed Zardari received $4.3 million in kickbacks from the sale of three Agosta-90 submarines for 825 million euros (currently $1.23 billion).

Caught joking about Zardari? Face 14-yr jail term

Caught joking about Zardari? Face 14-yr jail term

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

The government has implemented a new Cyber Crimes Act under which anybody sending jokes about Zardari by mobile sms, email or blog could be arrested and given a 14-year prison sentence.

Sarabjit files fresh appeal to Zardari seeking mercy

Sarabjit files fresh appeal to Zardari seeking mercy

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan Sarabjit Singh has filed a fresh appeal to President Asif Ali Zardari seeking mercy on the occasion of that country's Independence day on August 14, his lawyer Awais Sheikh said on Thursday.

Clinton phones Zardari ahead of India visit

Clinton phones Zardari ahead of India visit

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Ahead of her visit to India, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has assured Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari of America's continued support for the democratic government in Islamabad. In a telephone call to Zardari late on Thursday night from Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, Clinton said the US will continue to rally the world to support the government and people of Pakistan.

Zardari thanks Jolie for million dollar aid

Zardari thanks Jolie for million dollar aid

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The Pakistan President made a 'thank you' call to the Hollywood actress for donating a million dollars for the people displaced by anti-Taliban military operations in the country's northwest.

When Asif Zardari called up Angelina Jolie

When Asif Zardari called up Angelina Jolie

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari made a 'thank you' call to Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie for donating a million dollars for the people displaced by anti-Taliban military operations in the country's northwest.

Zardari seeks resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue

Zardari seeks resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Seeking resumption of the composite dialogue process with India, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said such a move is in the best interest of the region.

PM, Zardari shake hands before crucial meet

PM, Zardari shake hands before crucial meet

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Dr Singh and Zardari shook hands after they posed for a group photo with leaders of other Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member nations -- Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Katju writes to Zardari, pleads for Sarabjit's release

Katju writes to Zardari, pleads for Sarabjit's release

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Days after the Supreme Court gave nod to Pakistani prisoner Khalil Chishti to visit his country, Press Council Chairperson Justice Markandey Katju has appealed to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to grant freedom to Sarabjit Singh, who is lodged in a jail there. In a letter addressed to Zardari, he said, "The Indian Supreme Court had recently allowed Chishti to go back to Pakistan. I, therefore, appeal to you in the name of humanity to release Sarabjit Singh," he wrote.

Zardari, PPP back Gilani as Pak govt fights crisis

Zardari, PPP back Gilani as Pak govt fights crisis

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Pakistan's beleaguered Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, facing calls to resign from former allies, received a boost on Monday as President Asif Ali Zardari and the ruling Pakistan People's Party threw their weight behind him. Zardari, who is camping in the southern city of Karachi, said he and the Pakistan Peoples Party have "full confidence" in Gilani and would "solidly stand behind him in foiling any attempt to destabilise the coalition government".

Zardari promises to help probe Mumbai attack

Zardari promises to help probe Mumbai attack

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

President Asif Ali Zardari has said Pakistan will assist India in probing the terror attacks in Mumbai. Pakistan will take strong action against any Pakistani element found involved in the Mumbai terror attacks, Zardari said.

Pak dismisses reports of Zardari delaying return

Pak dismisses reports of Zardari delaying return

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

Presidential spokesperson Farhatullah Babar contradicted media reports about Zardari going to Dubai from Tehran, where he is participating in a summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation, instead of returning to Islamabad. "The reports of his staying in Dubai and postponing his return to Islamabad are absolutely false, mischievous and seem deliberately designed to cause confusion," Babar said in a statement.

Pakistan: After Lahore, Zardari's exit is certain

Pakistan: After Lahore, Zardari's exit is certain

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

A change in Pakistan, however, is inevitable in the weeks ahead. The big question will be whether such a change will make Pakistan a more stable country or push it further towards a failed state.

Togadia says welcome of Zardari matter of shame

Togadia says welcome of Zardari matter of shame

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Praveen Togadia on Tuesday said the welcome of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari before the extradition of Mumbai terror attack accused Hafiz Saeed was a "matter of shame" and the Centre it seemed was taking it up only as a diplomatic issue.

Zardari got 'tame nudge' in India: Pak media

Zardari got 'tame nudge' in India: Pak media

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's "private spiritual journey" to India ended with "a tame nudge" from the hosts who asked him to "work more to win their love," the country's media said on Monday, noting that the visit should set the stage for the two sides to tackle contentious issues like the 26/11 probe.

Sarabjit's sister hopes to meet Zardari in Ajmer

Sarabjit's sister hopes to meet Zardari in Ajmer

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Dalbir Kaur, the sister of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian on death row in Pakistan following his conviction for alleged involvement in bomb attacks, has reached Jaipur in her endavour to meet visiting Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari.

Nawaz holds Zardari responsible for SC verdict

Nawaz holds Zardari responsible for SC verdict

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

Addressing a rally of hundreds of his supporters at Sheikhupura in Punjab province, Sharif said Zardari had used "hand-picked judges" appointed by former President Pervez Musharraf to deliver the verdict barring him and his brother, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, from contesting polls and holding public office.