On the second day of Eid, President Asif Ali Zardari was shifted to a hospital in Karachi.
While his condition is reportedly stable, some news channels claimed that he has been shifted to Dubai for treatment.
In this regard, his party member and Sindh minister Sharjeel Memon came forward to clear up the matter.
“The reports about President Asif Ali Zardari being shifted to Dubai for treatment is inaccurate. His health is improving and Inshallah he will be fine very soon”, he said.
What happened to President Zardari?
According to reports, the president received treatment, and neurologists examined him due to numbness in his fingers and toes. He also had a fever due to an infection.
After the news, PM Shehbaz reached out to the president to inquire about his health.
President Zardari, who is 69 years old, has had several health challenges in recent years. In October 2024, he fractured his foot after falling while exiting an airplane. Earlier, in March 2023, he underwent eye surgery in the UAE, and in 2022, he was treated for a chest infection in Karachi. Despite these health issues, he has continued to remain active in politics
Security at the hospital was tightened, and several senior PPP leaders were present to support him..
