Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: One was killed, another injured in a raid by an Israeli drone on the city of Khiam in South Lebanon
London views possibility of setting fire to tanker in port of friendly country to Russia to damage port infrastructure, initiate an international probe: Moscow
One of London's scenarios involves setting up accident with 'undesirable' tanker in one of the bottlenecks of maritime communications: Russian foreign intelligence agency
London plans to organize major sabotage with tankers to declare transportation of Russian oil to international shipping: Russian foreign intelligence agency
UK intelligence agencies plan to use NATO allies to launch massive raid on 'Shadow Fleet': Russian foreign intelligence agency
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.

Asif Ali Zardari elected as President of Pakistan

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 9 Mar 2024 16:04
3 Min Read

Pakistan elects the co-chair of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) as the country's 14th President following a general election condemned as fraudulent.

  • x
  • In this June 10, 2019 file photo, former Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari leaves the High Court building, in Islamabad, Pakistan (AP)
    In this June 10, 2019 file photo, former Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari leaves the High Court building, in Islamabad, Pakistan .(AP)

Pakistani lawmakers elected Asif Ali Zardari as the country's 14th president in a closely watched and hard-fought election on Saturday.

Zardari, 68, the co-chairman of the center-left Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and widower of the late two-time Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, clinched victory as the candidate of the ruling coalition.

He faced formidable competition from Mahmood Khan Achakzai, a seasoned politician representing the southwestern Balochistan province and a candidate of the opposition Sunni Ittehad Council, a religiopolitical group that has become the new political home for lawmakers associated with the incarcerated ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

The voting process commenced at 10 a.m. local time and unfolded across the nation's political landscape until 4 p.m. Zardari's victory signifies a return to the highest, albeit symbolic, constitutional office, as he previously served as the president from 2008 to 2013 during his own party's tenure.

Notably, some smaller political parties, such as Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) and Jamaat-e-Islami, chose to boycott the election. Consequently, no Member of Parliament from these parties participated in the voting.

Related News

Iran's Raisi heads to Pakistan to discuss relations, economic projects

Iran, Pakistan say colonial powers sabotaging bilateral ties

Fraudulent election?

Asad Qaiser, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), declared on Tuesday that his party intends to stage street protests in response to what they perceive as the illegitimate appropriation of their electoral mandate during the general elections held on February 8, as reported by ARY News.

Addressing the media in Islamabad, former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser stated that the PTI aims to bring together various political entities to initiate a campaign against what they describe as "rigged" elections.

"Our peaceful movement will be launched in all four provinces," he said. "We will not back down as our war is not for our politics but for the nation."

Expressing regret, the legislator bemoaned the alleged misappropriation of "180 seats" from the Ittehad Council (SIC), which currently houses lawmakers supported by the PTI.
 
"180 seats elected seats and reserved seats for women were taken from SIC. A fake prime minister is sitting on the seat right now," he highlighted.

Qaiser expressed his apprehension about the country's survival, stating, "I am concerned about the future of this nation," and called for the establishment of a judicial commission to investigate the events of May 9.

In the meantime, the PTI has issued a call for nationwide demonstrations on March 10 (Sunday) to protest against the purported electoral irregularities in the general elections held on February 8.

Leading up to the polling day, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced a crackdown that limited canvassing and compelled candidates to stand as independents. The party's campaign primarily shifted to the online realm, where social media activities were subjected to censorship through various nationwide blackouts affecting X, as well as platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

  • Asif Ali Zardari
  • Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf
  • Islamabad
  • Pakistan

Most Read

A rescued crew member from the ETERNITY C vessel in a video released by the Yemeni Armed Forces on July 28, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen Navy reveals fate of targeted Eternity C ship crew

  • Politics
  • 28 Jul 2025
An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
A member of the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, takes part in a parade as he celebrates a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli regime in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Sunday, January 19, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Al-Qassam: We’ll allow aid to Israeli captives if Gaza siege ends

Freed Lebanese freedom fighter Georges Abdallah during an interview on Al Mayadeen, which aired on Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Al Mayadeen screengrab)
Politics

Exclusive: Resistance key to building state, Georges Abdallah says

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres gives a statement about the situation in Gaza at UN headquarters, Friday, June 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

UN warns Gaza faces water crisis, looming famine under Israeli siege

Israeli soldiers drive their armored personnel carrier along the Gaza Strip, in southern occupied Palestine, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Ex-Israeli general says Gaza starvation campaign isolated 'Israel'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS