Tag: Asif Ali Zardari
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Zardari calls for Stronger Pakistan-UN Partnership
KEY DEVELOPMENTS: President Zardari called for stronger Pakistan-UN cooperation on development, climate change, education and social protection. He appreciated UN support for polio eradication, maternal and child health, nutrition and disaster response. Mohamed Yahya briefed the president on his upcoming appointment as a UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. ISLAMABAD (Radio Pakistan) — August 13,…
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President Zardari Directs Steps to Reduce Loadshedding, Strengthen Water Security
Key Developments: President Asif Ali Zardari ordered authorities to minimise nationwide loadshedding and ensure transparency in power management. Energy shortages linked to LNG supply disruptions and rising peak-hour demand were reviewed. The president raised concerns over regional water security and India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. ISLAMABAD (Dawn News) — April 16, 2026: President Asif…
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Ayaz Sadiq Takes Charge as Acting President of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – October 4, 2025: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has assumed responsibilities as the acting President of Pakistan in line with constitutional provisions, following the simultaneous foreign visits of President Asif Ali Zardari and Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. A notification from the Cabinet Division confirmed that Sadiq will serve under Article…
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Zardari Signs Anti-Terrorism Bill 2025, Expands Security Powers
Islamabad – September 1, 2025: President Asif Ali Zardari has officially signed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2025 into law, introducing tougher measures against terrorism while also ensuring constitutional safeguards and transparency. According to details, the new legislation grants security agencies preventive detention of up to 90 days in cases linked to national security, defense, public order,…
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$700 million investment: Umar Farooq gets Hilal-e-Imtiaz from Pakistan govt
LONDON (By Monitoring Desk): President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred Pakistan’s highest civilian award – the Hilal-e-Imtiaz – upon Dubai-based Pakistani origin businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor in recognition of his services for the state of Pakistan, mainly for bringing foreign direct investment worth hundreds of millions of US Dollars. President Asif Ali Zardari had approved…
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President offers condolences to Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini over death of his father
President Asif Ali Zardari offered condolences to Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini in Lisbon, Portugal following the death of his father Prince Karim Aga Khan. He expressed his heartfelt sympathies on behalf of the people and the government of Pakistan, saying the nation mourned the loss of a true friend and great philanthropist. Interior Minister visits Jinnah…
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President Asif Ali Zardari Affirms Pakistan’s Readiness to Collaborate with UN States
On the occasion of the United Nations Day, President Asif Ali Zardari issued a message claiming Pakistan’s readiness to collaborate with UN member nations in achieving a peaceful and prosperous world for all. In his message on the occasion, President Zardari declared Pakistan is ready to work in collaboration with the UN Member states in…
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UN affiliate appoints Umar Farooq Zahoor ambassador
DUBAI (By News Desk): The Intergovernmental Institution for the Use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), an autonomous inter-governmental observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, has appointed UAE based Pakistani businessman Umer Farooq as a Goodwill Ambassador to promote Spirulina and advance the United Nations Millennium Development Goals in the fight against…
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Asif Ali Zardari: the 14th President of Pakistan
Asif Ali Zardari has been elected as the 14th President of Pakistan for the second time, marking a significant victory at the age of 68. He secured a resounding win in the presidential election, garnering 255 votes, while his opponent, 75-year-old Mahmood Khan Achakzai, received 119 votes from the combined National Assembly and Senate. Zardari…
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PPP at a Crossroads: The Need for a Strategic Revival
After the leadership transition from Benazir Bhutto to Asif Zardari, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) underwent a shift in its approach, moving away from grassroots connections to a more transactional style of politics. While this maneuvering helped the PPP maintain a presence in the national political landscape, it also raised questions about the party’s long-term…