Future of Asif Ali Zardari

Asif Ali Zardari one of Pakistan’s most controversial political figures, timelessly exemplifies a success story with his struggles from prison cells to the presidency, and all the chaos in-between.


Since assuming office in the early September of 2008, Zardari has presided over an increasingly fragile country and an even frailer populace. The people of Pakistan paralyzed by economical devastation, growing terrorism and political instability succumb to misery and disappointment, every day of their lives. In such times, when all hope abates from the surrounding, the savior, the leader, the President should be the one who comforts and reassures of a better future – clearly Asif Ali Zardari is not the man for the job.


Nearly 3 years have passed with Zardari as the Head of State of Pakistan. In this time of uncertainty and instability, Mr. Zardari has held a strong grasp of his command over the nation and seldom flinched to his adversaries. Largely unpopular among the masses and considered a fool by the international community, Zardari bears the title of the most hated man in the country, shamelessly. Abhorrence by a nation of 180 million, has failed to drift him away from the presidential seat but oddly enough, made him immune to insult and disrespect. With his blatant demeanour, he smiles towards the young and old who chant his name spitefully, all across the nation. His smirk, I believe is not only rooted to his vast riches but also perhaps to his satisfaction of knowing that the people who curse him now, were the ones who voted for him.


Elected by the people, Zardari in his defense rightfully stands as the 14th President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. But in our minds and hearts, we know this to be a terrible mistake. So how did this loathed character start his political aspiration? Well the marriage of Benazir Bhutto with Asif Ali Zardari can be taken as the initiative of our president’s fame and fortune. He was the un-liked man known as a playboy of a lesser Sindhi tribe while on the other hand she, the well reputed daughter of one of the most powerful man in the country. Parted by social circles, lifestyles and basic standards of society, one still fumbles to conclude as to why and how these two souls were consummated in matrimonial ceremony. Yet contrary to everyone’s predicament the marriage did not fall apart, in fact much to all’s surprise, it enthused as a happy one – till of course death made them part.