Islamabad, April 01: Former President Asif Ali Zardari was admitted to a private hospital in Karachi after his health worsened.
He was transferred to the hospital from Nawabshah after experiencing fever and an infection, as reported by media on Tuesday.
Sources indicate that President Zardari underwent multiple medical tests, and his condition is being closely monitored by doctors.
Party officials have reassured the public that his health has improved, and he is now in better condition.
They noted that his situation is still being observed, and more updates will be provided in the coming days.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached out to President Zardari to inquire about his health.
In a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, it was confirmed that PM Shehbaz expressed his heartfelt wishes for Zardari’s quick recovery, saying, “May Allah grant you a full and speedy recovery. The entire nation’s prayers are with you.”
President Asif Ali Zardari, the co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has had a history of health challenges over the years.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Health Issues
Zardari, who served as the 11th President of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013, has faced numerous health issues, some of which have kept him in the public eye.
One of the most significant incidents was his health scare in 2005 when he suffered a stroke, which followed a period of political turmoil and personal distress after his wife, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was assassinated in 2007.
Zardari’s health issues have often been a subject of public concern. In the years following his presidency, he has faced multiple medical complications, including heart-related issues.
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His health status has at times been the subject of speculation, especially when he has been hospitalized for treatment.
In 2011, Zardari was treated in Dubai for a serious heart condition, and in 2014, he underwent medical checkups abroad.
Despite these challenges, Zardari has remained a prominent figure in Pakistan’s political landscape, continuing to lead the PPP and influence national politics.
His health issues have never deterred his political career, although they have at times temporarily sidelined him from public engagements.
His resilience through these health struggles has made him a figure of considerable endurance and determination in Pakistan’s political sphere.