Asif Ali Zardari Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
Asif Ali Zardari Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
ADVERTISEMENT
Quick Info→
Religion: Islam
Hometown: Karachi
Age: 69 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Name earned | Mr. 10 Percent check sources Chicago Tribune |
| Profession | Politician |
| Known For | Being the 11th and 14th President of Pakistan |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Politics | |
| Party | Pakistan People's Party |
| Political Journey | 1983: Contested district council elections in Nawabshah, Pakistan October 1990: Elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan March 1997: Elected to the Senate of Pakistan 9 September 2008: Appointed as the 11th President of Pakistan 10 March 2024: Appointed as the 14th President of Pakistan |
| Awards/Honours | 2013: Guard of Honour |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 26 July 1955 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 69 Years |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Federal Capital Territory, Pakistan (now Sindh, Pakistan) |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Hometown | Karachi |
| School | • Karachi Grammar School • Cadet College, Petaro (1972) • St Patrick's High School, Karachi (1973-1974) |
| College/University | London School of Business Studies |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Education check sources The New York Times |
| Religion | Islam check sources The Times of India |
| Sect | Shia check sources The Times of India |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian check sources India TV |
| Controversies | Arrested for Alleged Kidnapping and Extortion On 10 October 1990, he was arrested on alleged charges of kidnapping and involvement in an extortion scheme of tying a bomb to the leg of a British businessman. check sources The Wall Street Journal In February 1993, he was released from jail. check sources The New York Times Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Murder In September 1996, Benazir Bhutto's brother, Murtaza Bhutto, was killed in a police encounter in Karachi. check sources Google News check sources The New York Times Nusrat Bhutto, Murtaza's mother, and Ghinwa Bhutto, Murtaza's wife, accused Asif Ali Zardari for being reposible for Murtaza's death. check sources Google News check sources The New York Times According to many sources, Asif Ali Zardari was allegedly involved in the killing of his of brother-in-law as Asif wanted Murtaza out of his way. In 1996, he attempted to flee to Dubai; however, he was arrested in Lahore. check sources The New York Times check sources The New York Times Indicted for Corruption In July 1998, after Swiss government informed the Pakistani authorities about Asif Ali's money laundering, he was charged of corruption. check sources BBC Convicted for Receiving Indemnities In April 1999, after Benazir and Asif received compensation from a Swiss goods inspection company, which was hired to deal with corruption in the collection of customs duties during Benazir Bhutto's second stint as Prime Minister of Pakistan, the couple was sentenced to five years jail and fined $8.6 million. check sources The New York Times Convicted of Money Laundering In August 2003, after Benazir and Asif were convicted of money laundering by a Swiss Judge, the couple received a six months imprisonment and was charged with a fine of $50,000. check sources The New York Times Arrested for not Appearing for a Hearing A month later after he was released from jail in November 2004, he was arrested for not appearing for a hearing on a murder case in Islamabad, for which he was put under house arrest. On the next day of his arrest, he was released on bail by paying $5000. check sources The New York Times check sources BBC Rawalpindi Hearing on Corruption Charges In September 2005, the court issued an arrest warrent against him after he failed to appear for a hearing on corruption charges in Rawalpindi. It was alleged that he could not appear for the hearing as he was going through medical treatment. In January 2006, Interpol issued a red notice against Benazir and Asif on the request of Rawalpindi court. check sources BBC check sources Al Jazeera Money Laundering Case In 2019, he was charged with money laundering and arrested in Islamabad. check sources BBC Corruption Charges On 10 August 2020, anti-graft court charged him with corruption by issuing an indictment. check sources Bloomberg |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Widower |
| Marriage Date | 18 December 1987  |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Benazir Bhutto (first woman and twice-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan; assasinated on 27 December 2007) check sources BBC  |
| Children | Son- Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (politician)  Daughter- 2 • Bakhtawar Bhutto (public figure and educationist) • Aseefa Zardari (politician)  |
| Parents | Father- Hakim Ali Zardari (politician; died on 24 May 2011)  Mother- Bilquis Sultana (died in November 2002) |
| Siblings | Brother- None Sister- Faryal Talpur  |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | He has six luxury bulletproof vehicles including Toyota Land Cruisers and BMWs. check sources WION |
| Expensive Things/Valuables | Horses (Rs 10 million) check sources The Print |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | 8,46,550 Pakistani rupees (as the President of Pakistan) check sources ABP News |
| Assets/Properties | Movable Assets • Weapons (Rs 16.6 million) check sources The Print • Cash (Rs 316.70 million) check sources The Economic Times Immovable Assets • Five properties (inherited by his wife, Benazir Bhutto) • More than a dozen properties in Pakistan (apart from the five properties he inherited from his wife) check sources The Economic Times • Reportedly, he owns a flour mill and a CNG station in Swat district and Peshawar. • Thousands of acres of agricultural land. check sources WION • Some properties in Dubai, France, Britain, Spain, and Florida check sources Business Insider check sources Economic Times |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $1.8 billion (as of 2012) check sources The Guardian |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Asif Ali Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari was born in a Sindhi family. He is a member of the Zardari family. check sources Oxford Reference check sources The Telegraph
His father was the owner of one of the famous cinemas in Karachi named Bambino.
During his young age, he was a polo and boxing enthusiast. He also headed a polo team named Zardari Four.
In 1969, he appeared as a child actor in a Pakistani film titled ‘Salgira.’
Poster of the 1969 Urdu film ‘Salgira’
His wife, Benazir Bhutto , was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan.
In March 1995, he became the chairman of the new Environment Protection Council.
In 1995, he bought a luxury estate in Rockwood, Surrey, England, a 365-acre property with 20 bedrooms. It is one of the most expensive properties, which is reportedly owned by him. For the first eight years, he said that he did not own the estate. check sources The Guardian check sources BBC News Reportedly, the artefacts used by him to decorate the Surrey Palace were stolen from a museum in Pakistan. check sources The Guardian
Surrrey Palace owned by Asif Ali Zardari
In March 1997, he sworn in as Senator when he was in jail in Karachi. check sources The New York Times
In May 1999, after he allegedly attempted suicide, he was admitted to a hospital; however, he said that the police tried to murder him. check sources BBC
He went into exile in Dubai in 2004 and came to Lahore in April 2005. check sources BBC During his exile, he moved between his homes in New York, London, and Dubai. check sources The Wall Street Journal
In 2005, he reportedly became the second richest man in Pakistan. According to sources, he earned most of his wealth when his wife was the Prime Minister of Pakistan. check sources The New York Times check sources The New York Times check sources The Economic Times
In June 2005, he suffered a heart attack. It was revealed that during his treatment, he went through angioplasty in the United States. check sources BBC News
In June 2011, he donated blood during the National Blood Donation Campaign.
In December 2011, he went to Dubai for medical treatment after he allegedly suffered a small stroke. check sources The Guardian
In June 2013, he donated blood on the 60th birth anniversary of his wife, Benazir Bhutto .
Asif Ali Zardari while donating blood
He once revealed that he has diabetes and often suffers from high blood pressure. check sources Financial Times
On 8 September 2013, after completing his five-year term as the President of Pakistan, he became the first democratically elected president to complete his tenure in the history of 66 years. check sources Independent check sources The Washington Times
He has mentioned many times that when he was in prison, he and his family were tortured. check sources The Guardian Later, he developed multiple mental disorders such as dementia, major depressive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder from 2005 to 2007. check sources Financial Times check sources The New York Times
He often visits soothsayers and healers for counselling regarding political problems. He has sought advice from the well-known Sufi scholar Prof. Ahmad Rafique Akhtar. check sources The Nation
On March 9 March 2024, he was elected as the 14th President of Pakistan. He secured a majority in the 2024 Presidential election defeating opposition candidate Mahmood Khan Achakzai by winning 411 electoral votes. check sources Al Jazeera After being elected as the President for the second time, he became the first civilian to achieve this feat.
!
Benazir Bhutto Age, Death, Caste, Husband, Family, Biography & MoreBenazir Bhutto Age, Death, Caste, Husband, Family, Biography & More
!
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Age, Wife, Politics, Family, Biography & MoreBilawal Bhutto Zardari Age, Wife, Politics, Family, Biography & More
!
Bakhtawar Bhutto Age, Girlfriend, Husband, Family, Biography & MoreBakhtawar Bhutto Age, Girlfriend, Husband, Family, Biography & More
!
Nawaz Sharif (Politician) Age, Wife, Family, Biography & MoreNawaz Sharif (Politician) Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
!
Imran Khan (Cricketer) Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & MoreImran Khan (Cricketer) Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
!
Pervez Musharraf Age, Death, Wife, Family, Children, Biography & MorePervez Musharraf Age, Death, Wife, Family, Children, Biography & More
!
Shehbaz Sharif (Politician) Age, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & MoreShehbaz Sharif (Politician) Age, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
!
Arif Alvi Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & MoreArif Alvi Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
References/Sources
- Chicago Tribune
- The New York Times
- The Times of India
- India TV
- The Wall Street Journal
- The New York Times
- Google News
- The New York Times
- Google News
- The New York Times
- BBC
- The New York Times
- The New York Times
- The New York Times
- BBC
- BBC
- Al Jazeera
- BBC
- Bloomberg
- BBC
- WION
- The Print
- ABP News
- The Economic Times
- Business Insider
- Economic Times
- The Guardian
- Oxford Reference
- The Telegraph
- The Guardian
- BBC News
- The Guardian
- The New York Times
- BBC
- BBC
- The New York Times
- BBC News
- The Guardian
- Financial Times
- Independent
- The Washington Times
- The Guardian
- The New York Times
- The Nation
- Al Jazeera