Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Sindh Governor Extend Well-Wishes; Discharge Expected Soon
Islamabad, April 2 – Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has been hospitalized in Karachi following a recent bout of health-related concerns. According to local media reports, Zardari was brought to a medical facility from Nawabshah for a routine medical evaluation. He is currently undergoing tests and is expected to be discharged soon, sources close to the matter revealed.
No Official Statement Yet, But Political Leaders Show Support
Despite the growing media attention, the Presidency and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) — where Zardari serves as co-chairman — have yet to release an official statement regarding his condition. However, multiple media outlets, including Dawn, have reported on his admission citing party insiders.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached out to President Zardari on Tuesday to inquire about his health and extended wishes for his speedy recovery, as confirmed by a Press Information Department statement. Similarly, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori contacted Zardari’s personal physician Dr. Asim Hussain to seek updates and conveyed his well-being wishes.
A History of Health Challenges
President Zardari, 69, has faced a series of health issues in recent years. Most notably:
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In October 2024, he sustained a leg fracture while disembarking from an aircraft and was treated with a cast.
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In March 2023, he underwent eye surgery in the United Arab Emirates.
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In 2022, he was admitted for a chest infection at Dr. Ziauddin Hospital in Karachi.
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He also tested COVID-19 positive in July 2022, experiencing only mild symptoms, according to his son and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
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Earlier in 2021, fatigue from extensive travel led to his brief hospitalization in a private Karachi clinic.
Next Steps and Political Context
While President Zardari is expected to be discharged soon, his recent hospitalization has sparked renewed attention to his long-term health amid Pakistan’s dynamic political climate. With no official word yet from the Presidency or the PPP, further updates are expected in the coming days.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.