The Political Genius – Asif Ali Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari the Mard-e-Hurr was incarcerated in 1996 for the first time. A day before President Farooq Leghari dismissed Benazir Bhutto's government on corruption charges, Asif Zardari was arrested and sent to prison. Contrary to the popular belief regarding his corruption and conduct as a public office holder, the justice system in the country could not prosecute him successfully. Nevertheless, by the time he came out in 2004, he had already become an icon of resistance for political workers in the country. Zardari's character has been continuously attacked and the allegations leveled against him were unspeakable. On one hand, he was continuously under fire from his opposition, be it civil or military, yet he continued with sheer commitment towards his party’s goal. Without discussing the merits and demerits of the charges against him, one can not deny the fact that he is the most powerful negotiator and the most refined politician in the country. Zardari’s brilliance h...