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Asif Ali Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari is a Pakistani politician who has served as the 14th president of Pakistan since 2024, having served as the 11th president from 2008 to 2013. A member of the Pakistan People's Party, he is the first Pakistani head of state born after the country's independence and is also known for being the widower of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.
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business · President of Pakistan (2008–2013; since 2024) · politician · entrepreneur · also Asif Ali Zardari, Asif Zardari, Zardari, Asif Ali, Mr.10%, Mister Ten Percent
Born 26 July 1955 · Q57373
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2026· 10 entries
“We are going to challenge this - I have been in prison and I know these tactics,”
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“s Urdu service by mobile phone while his lawyers checked the arrest warrant. Mr Zardari was released from jail last month”
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The Indian Express: ‘Insensitive’: Javed Akhtar slams Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari over remarks on Hindus
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India TV News: Javed Akhtar takes 'Mr 10%' dig at Pakistan President Zardari over 'tolerate Hindus' remark
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Moneycontrol: ‘Always been insensitive’: Javed Akhtar lashes out at Asif Ali Zardari over ‘tolerate Hindus’ remark
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Hindustan Times: Javed Akhtar takes '10%' jibe after Pak President Zardari's 'tolerate Hindus' remark
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ABP News: Javed Akhtar Criticises President Zardari Over Remarks On Pakistan’s Hindu Minority, Calls Him 'Insensitive'
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Mathrubhumi English: ‘We tolerate Hindus’: Javed Akhtar slams Pakistan President Zardari over remark
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Moneycontrol: 'Hindus of Pakistan would rather be with us than India': President Zardari mentions 'Akhand Bharat'
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2025· 1 entry
Alt News rated the claim “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said, "Our people are sitting in Indian Parliament" and "We can have our propaganda in the Indian Parliament"” Mostly False.
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2024· 2 entries
The Quint rated the claim “This video shows a message to Indian Muslims from a Pakistani man called Asif Zardari.” False.
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Career landmark: President of Pakistan (2024).
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2023· 5 entries
India Today rated the claim “This video shows Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and others celebrating Imran Khan's arrest.” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows Bilawal Bhutto Zardari advocating to 'make the rich richer'” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows Pakistan's foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari dancing” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “Video shows Bilawal Bhutto Zardari dancing to 'Besharam Rang'” False.
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BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows Bilawal Bhutto Zardari dancing to Besharam Rang.” False.
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2022· 1 entry
News Mobile rated the claim “Pakistan Peoples Party President Bilawal Bhutto Zardari recently visited a temple on the occasion of Diwali” Misleading.
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2020· 2 entries
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Posts claim video shows opposition leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari does not know how basic foodstuff is weighed and sold in Pakistan” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows ex-Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in sick bed in 2020” False.
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2019· 1 entry
Was arrested in Islamabad over a money laundering case
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2018· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of the 15th National Assembly of Pakistan (2018–2023).
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2015· 1 entry
Career landmark: President of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (2015).
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2012· 1 entry
After Gillani refused to write to the Government of Switzerland to reopen corruption cases against Zardari
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2011· 1 entry
His father Hakim Ali Zardari died in May 2011.
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2010· 1 entry
Which constitutionally reduced his presidential powers
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2008· 1 entry
Career landmark: President of Pakistan (2008–2013).
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2007· 1 entry
Received US$60 million into his Swiss bank account through offshore companies under his name
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2005· 1 entry
Daily Pakistan reported he was the second richest man in Pakistan, with an estimated net worth of $1
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2004· 2 entries
And the Pakistani government claimed the proceeds because the home had been bought with money obtained through corruption
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And went into self-exile to Dubai, but returned when Bhutto was assassinated on 27 December 2007
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1995· 1 entry
Through a chain of firms, trusts, and offshore companies in 1994
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1993· 1 entry
Zardari served as Federal Investment Minister and Chairperson of Pakistan Environmental Protection Council
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1990· 1 entry
Zardari was widely criticized for involvement in corruption scandals that led to its collapse
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1988· 1 entry
General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq died when his plane exploded in midair
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1987· 1 entry
Who became the Prime Minister of Pakistan after her election in 1988
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1983· 1 entry
Lost an election for a district council seat in Nawabshah, a city of Sindh, where his family owned thousands of acres of farmland
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1974· 1 entry
Studied at St Patrick's High School, Karachi (1973–1974).
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1972· 1 entry
Studied at Cadet College Petaro (1972).
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1955· 1 entry
Born 1955-07-26.
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