Thursday, December 8, 2011

Pakistan's Zardari in hospital 'for heart condition'

Pakistan's Zardari in hospital 'for heart condition'

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is being treated in Dubai for a heart condition, his spokesman has said, dismissing reports that he may resign.

A presidential spokesman said that Mr Zardari was undergoing "medical tests and check-ups as planned".

But his departure has fuelled speculation in the Pakistani media that he may be on the verge of resigning.

A controversial political figure, he came to power after his Pakistan People's Party won elections in 2008.

The party had been led by his wife, former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, until she was assassinated in 2007.

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