Asif Ali Zardari steps down as Pakistan`s President

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 10:35

Islamabad: In a golden moment in Pakistan`s chequered 66-year political history, President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday left the presidency after successfully completing his five-year term, paving the way for India-born Mamnoon Hussain to take over.

Asif Ali Zardari to take up residence in Lahore post retirement

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 14:31

Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari will reportedly take up residence in his luxurious Bilawal House in Lahore after stepping down on Sunday.

Asif Ali Zardari to head PPP again

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 13:24

Outgoing Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is all set to head the Pakistan Peoples Party again, a media report said.

Zardari surprises many by completing presidential term

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 17:38

Having surprised many by becoming Pakistan`s first elected President to complete a five-year term, Asif Ali Zardari will step down from office on Sunday to be succeeded by India-born Mamnoon Hussain.

President Zardari calls for renewed resolve to fight terrorism

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 14:58

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday called for a renewed resolve to fight terrorism and defend the country from all kinds of external and internal threats.

PM Sharif hosts farewell lunch for President Zardari

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 22:02

Setting aside the rivalry that has characterised their relations in recent years, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday hosted a farewell lunch for outgoing President Asif Ali Zardari.

Execution moratorium not for Taliban: Pakistan President Zardari

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 10:16

Speaking during a dinner hosted by Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Syed Khurshid Shah in his honour, he said Taliban were non-state elements.

Court orders removal of road blocks near Zardari`s home

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 18:42

A Pakistani court on Wednesday ordered the removal of road blocks around President Asif Ali Zardari`s private residence and several government buildings here despite pleas from officials that such a step could lead to security risks.

Pak SC adjourns hearing of petition against Zardari

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 22:23

Pakistan`s Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned till September 10 the hearing of a petition asking it to bar President Asif Ali Zardari from travelling abroad after he completes his term.

Petition asks SC to bar Zardari from leaving Pakistan

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 17:42

Pakistan`s Supreme Court on Friday sought the federal government`s response to a petition asking it to bar President Asif Ali Zardari from leaving the country after he completes his term next month.

Zardari to stay in politics after vacating presidency

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 15:59

Outgoing Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will work for his Pakistan Peoples` Party (PPP) after vacating the presidency on September 8.

`Zardari to stay in Pak after completing his term`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 18:11

President Asif Ali Zardari will not leave the country after completing his five-year term on September 8 as he intends to focus on reorganising the Pakistan People`s Party, his spokesman said on Wednesday.