The Pakistan Peoples Party Co-Chairman, Asif Ali Zardari, has been elected as the President of Pakistan for the second time, following polling at joint session of the parliament and four provincial assemblies held on Saturday. The development came a day after the ruling coalition, comprising the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) among other allies, endorsed Asif Ali Zardari's nomination for the presidency. FelicitationsIn a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed heartfelt congratulations to Asif Ali Zardari on securing the position of President for the second term. Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori joined in the congratulations, hailing Asif Ali Zardari's re-election as evidence of the successful progress of the democratic process in the country. The chief minister congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his re-election as president for the second term, emphasizing Zardari's consistent prioritisation of the country's stability.

Source: The Express Tribune March 09, 2024 19:05 UTC