Zardari Resurfaces as Power Broker After Khan's Fall
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Asif Ali Zardari has emerged politically stronger after multiple jail terms, becoming head of the Pakistan People's Party after Benazir Bhutto's assassination.
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Zardari came into prominence after his 1987 marriage to Benazir Bhutto, becoming invested in politics as she became Prime Minister.
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Zardari went to jail multiple times on corruption charges, but maintained political power and completed a 5-year term as President from 2008-2013.
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After leaving office, Zardari played a backroom role maintaining PPP unity and positioning himself as a veteran open to reconciliation.
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With Imran Khan's government collapsing, Zardari has another political opening, but faces huge challenges including economic crisis and national security threats.