A Pakistani court has rejected a request by Zardari and his sister for an extension of their bail that would allow them to remain free despite facing a multimillion-dollar money laundering case. Bangash/Associated Press)ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s anti-graft body on Monday arrested former President Asif Ali Zardari, widower of assassinated ex-Premier Benazir Bhutto, in a multi-million dollar money laundering case that has shaken the country. However, the anti-graft body did not arrest Zardari’s sister; no explanation was given. “This is political victimization,” said Shazia Marri, a lawmaker from Zardari’s party. The anti-graft body has arrested several politicians and businessmen on corruption charges since Khan took office last year after winning a narrow majority in parliamentary elections.

Source: Washington Post June 10, 2019 11:08 UTC