Posted 2/23/2024, 2:38:00 AM
Zardari's Shrewd Politics: From 'Mr. 10 Percent' to Surviving a Full Presidential Term
- Even rivals acknowledge Zardari as a master deal-maker who has made repeated comebacks in Pakistani politics
- Known as a notorious playboy, he married Benazir Bhutto and gained national prominence
- Earned "Mr. 10 Percent" title due to corruption allegations against Bhutto's government
- Became president after Bhutto's assassination and made shrewd moves to stay relevant
- Despite being called Machiavellian, he completed a 5-year term as president, a first