Asif Ali Zardari

Pakistani politician and businessman

Asif Ali Zardari - Pakistani politician and businessman
Born

July 26th, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Pakistan

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Served as the 11th President of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013. Held the position of co-chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. Worked as the Federal Minister for Investment prior to presidency. Involved in various business ventures and faced numerous legal challenges during and after his political career. Played a significant role in navigating Pakistan through various economic and political challenges during his tenure.

Served as President of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013

Co-chaired the Pakistan Peoples Party

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