Pakistan’s Zardari a long-time focus of corruption claims
A former businessman in his younger days, Zardari swept to power in 2008 following the murder of his wife, an ex-prime minister.
Former Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has been arrested after his bail application was rejected in connection with a high-profile money laundering case that saw vast sums of money allegedly siphoned out of the country.
Zardari, the husband of assassinated ex-Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, served as president from 2008 until 2013. He has long been the subject of corruption allegations.
Charlotte Bellis reports on Zardari’s role in Pakistani politics.
Published On 10 Jun 2019