Articles on the life, career and political legacy of Asif Ali Zardari.
Asif Ali Zardari has three children with his late wife, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto: one son and two daughters. All three are now public figures in their own right, representing the third generation of one of Pakistan’s most prominent political dynasties. This article introduces each of them, their roles, and how together they carry…
The nickname “Mr 10 Percent” is one of the most frequently searched topics associated with Asif Ali Zardari. This article explains, neutrally and factually, where the label came from, what it implied, how Zardari and his supporters have responded, and how it sits alongside his later achievements. It is intended as an even-handed explainer rather…
The educational background of Asif Ali Zardari is one of the more frequently searched and frequently debated aspects of his life. According to commonly cited records, he received his early schooling at the prestigious Karachi Grammar School, later attended Cadet College Petaro, and subsequently pursued further education in London. This article sets out what is…
Asif Ali Zardari holds a rare distinction in Pakistan’s political history: he is the first civilian ever to be elected President of Pakistan twice. He served non-consecutive terms — as the 11th President from 2008 to 2013, and again as the 14th President from March 2024 — an achievement no other civilian in the country…
One of the most frequently searched questions about Asif Ali Zardari concerns the long years he spent behind bars. In total, he spent roughly eleven years in jail, split across two main periods, without ever receiving a final conviction in any of the cases brought against him. This article explains when he was imprisoned, why,…
