Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari hospitalized in Karachi

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari was admitted to a private hospital in Karachi late Monday night after his health took a turn for the worse, local sources reported.
The 69-year-old leader, a prominent figure in the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), is currently under medical care, with doctors performing tests to determine the nature of his condition. No official update on his health has been provided as of yet.
PPP officials confirmed the hospitalization but offered few details, leaving the public awaiting further clarification. In response, authorities have ramped up security around the facility, deploying law enforcement to safeguard the president and restricting access to authorized personnel only.
The incident follows Zardari’s public appearance on Sunday, when he joined Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Zardari House in Nawabshah. He was seen alongside key figures, including Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Provincial Minister Ali Hassan, and Zia Lanjar, amid a large gathering of supporters.
Zardari’s health has been a recurring concern in recent years. In 2024, he fractured his foot while exiting a plane in Dubai during a private trip, requiring immediate medical attention and a four-week recovery period that forced the postponement of a planned state visit to China.
As news of his hospitalization spreads, the nation watches closely for updates on the president’s condition, with official statements expected to shed light on the situation in the coming hours. (ILKHA)
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