Zardari on the Hot Seat

Corruption allegations still haunt Pakistan's new power.

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  • Posted By: zoya khan @ 05/08/2009 4:50:30 AM

    sarkari mall raj k luto geo bhutto geo bhutto khao piyo maujto geo bhutto lutto geo bhutto ghareeban nu lama pa k kutto geo bhutto geo bhutto

  • Posted By: zoya khan @ 05/08/2009 2:28:43 AM

    it is the people of pakistan who elect such person as a leader that really not deserv this seat .Our leader hav no feeling 4 the people they only make money 4 their on self .People of pakistan deserv this attitude .we can call our leader as a begger .

  • Posted By: MHumayun @ 09/11/2008 10:35:26 AM

    A democracy can't work in a country where the masses are illiterate. The parties can give them a hundred rupees meal (barely $2) and get a vote. And now look at who is in power: The PPP which has no idea where its headed. It is hardly a civil society party, more so the party of corrupt leaders and illiterate followers who do not know any better. Can't wait for Kayani to walk in and establish a system through which maybe civil society and the middle class would benefit. Musharraf was not a bad guy, I just wish he hadn't given us the horrible NRO.

  • Posted By: helpless citizen @ 09/06/2008 11:05:54 AM

    corruption is the other name of politicians in pakistan --- wait till he takes on the elected government of the punjab --- the saying will be --- it is democratic process --- then mules will be traded and the politicians will become again political prostitutes just wait n see ---- the 17th ammendment will remain in place and subservient judiciary will be in place to give more cover to his corruption

  • Posted By: Wajih @ 08/21/2008 12:26:31 AM

    Asif Zardari was given the nicknam of Mr. 10 percent by politcal opponents of his wife the then invisible government of the country. During Benazir Bhutto's first term as Prime Minister some journalists were bribed to portray Mr. Zardari has as Mr. 10 percent and stories of his corruption were planted in the media to maling Bhutto who had come to power despite firece opposition by military backed establishement. He remained in jial for three years after the first dismissal of Bhutto's government in 1990 but nothing could be proved against him. He was arrested again after the dissmisal of second Benazir Bhutto in 1998 and remained in jail till November 2005. Once again nothing could be proved gainst him despite efforts by both the Nawaz Sharif lead PML-N government and well as military government under Musharraf no case was proved. Only case in which he was convcited was later set aside by the Supreme Court when it was proved that Nawaz Sharif as Prime Minister had influenced the judge, Malik Qayyum who has just resigned as Attorney General, to convict Mr. zardari and Benazir Bhutto. It is wrong to say that Zardari had never been elected to political office. He was elected as member National Assembly in 1990 as well as 1993 and was elected as Senator in 1997. The talks about National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) are over exaggerated. Even if the NRO is withdrawn it will be difficult to convict Mr. Zardari during government of his own party when government headed by his fiercest opponents could not get him convicted. secondly al cases against Zardari were in lower courts and any adverse decision against him will take atleast three appeals in other courts before coming to Supreme Court for final adjudication and possble disqualification of Zardari. (wajih Abbasi)

    • Posted By: helpless citizen @ 09/06/2008 10:58:31 AM

      robbers dont give receipts for robbery

  • Posted By: wilmslow @ 09/04/2008 3:20:40 PM

    we should not blame any politician for his corruption. it is the public of pakistan , they know every thing and every one. why they elect such people, because they dont like any honest person as a head of thier country. Corruption is every where in pakistan in all department. they are afraid of clean and honest person that's why they are happy with such politicians.

  • Posted By: wilmslow @ 09/04/2008 3:13:32 PM

    it's not mistake of zardari but it;s the nation of pakistan . they do not want any honest person as a leader of our country. OTHERWISE PUBLIC KNOW EVERY THING AND EVERY ONE,

  • Posted By: atiqrahman @ 08/25/2008 8:09:53 AM

    One criminal and symbol of Terror (Musharraf) step down and the Mafia chief (Zardari) has taken his seat. What a pity Pakistan, person who have no mendate but only have a charge sheet of his crimes and corruption is ruling over Pakistan. What do you think Mr. ten percent that by cutting your mustache and wearing politicians favourit dress can cover your ugly nature.

    Well, its time to encash your wife's assasination, who herself had a charge sheets of corruption. Shame on you that you call yourself kins of "BUTTO" who sacrifise himself for the nation and Country.

    By the way, while enjoying the ruling power, don't forget those elements who brought you there, if they did't spare your wife then what is your worth.

  • Posted By: atiqrahman @ 08/25/2008 7:54:01 AM

    One criminal and Terrorist(Musharraf) step down and another Mafia Chief (Zardari) has taken his seat to abuse Pakistan. What a petty Pakistan, person who have no mendate but have a charge sheet of his crimes and corruption is ruling over Pakistan. Afterall, he have to get benefits of the assasination of his wife, who also had a charge sheet in Pakistan's , British and Swiss courts.

    You criminals, how you claim the kins of "BUTTO" who sacrifise for the nation and country.

  • Posted By: Ziggyg @ 08/24/2008 3:48:11 PM

    Hello folks-
    No matter if a person is corrupt or considered clean; a politician will lie, drink alcohol, womenize. The West should give Zardari two thumbs up- he perfectly fits their profile. Pakistan is an Islamic nation represented by only some good people. The (foreign terrorists) people who claim to represent Islam are afraid to go back to their countries because they are cowards-they don't even hold any formal education and I bet you don't know how to read the Qu'ran and the meaning, and people who bomb equally fit the description of the foreigners. If they were men of their words they would not hide in caves, at the same time colonizers should realize that countries have already been freed from opression after WWII.

  • Posted By: iyark @ 08/22/2008 9:05:06 AM

    For God's sake let this country be ruled by its people through their representatives.democracy has inbuilt mechanism to wipe out any weaknesses of the rulers ,just let it contunue.
    Dr.Mustafa Rahu

    Wow!! Dude can you write me a prescription of what you are smoking? BB died and gave PPPP to her son in a will which her husband is managing till son turns 21. Nawaz sherif don't trust anyone so he brought back his brother to be he CM of Punjab the list is long and full of nepotism and corruption, its easy to blame everything on the military but facing facts is difficult. Half of the parlimentarians are fuedal lords and don't give a crap about their people. Go visit interior sindh, punjab, nwfp or Baluchistan before writing left looney crap on international media.

    As my professor said its easy to get laid when you pretend to be pinko but facing reality is a brave thing!

  • Posted By: Dr.Rahu @ 08/22/2008 1:13:56 AM

    It has been a concerted effort by Pakistani establishment to malign the politicians by bringing charges of corruption against them in order to continue its stranglehold on the country and its people.
    The have some "brazilian Parrots " to mimick their voices against politicians like many who have posted their comments on this website.they are the Tax evaders and enjoying concessions from every one including civil and military rulers.
    For God's sake let this country be ruled by its people through their representatives.democracy has inbuilt mechanism to wipe out any weaknesses of the rulers ,just let it contunue.
    Dr.Mustafa Rahu

  • Posted By: PeaceRoad @ 08/21/2008 11:17:21 PM

    Oh God no!
    Zardari is toooooo corrupt. He is Mr. hundred percent now. What a moron. Musharrf and company has already bankrupted this country, and now this moron.
    All politicians are cut from same cloth. Look at Altaf Hussain idiot, who is supporting zardari for prez. Altaf idiot has no morals as well. First, he was supporting Gen. Musharraf Choora and now sucking up to corrupt Zardari. I wish these politicians paid little attention to the plight of poor people of Pakistan. Inflation is skyrocketing and no jobs being created. No wonder this country is sliding towards anarchy.
    Peace on Earth!

  • Posted By: PeaceRoad @ 08/21/2008 11:13:17 PM

    Oh God no!
    If Zardari is too corrupt. He is now-a-days Mr. hundred percent. What a moron.
    All politicians are cut from same cloth. Look at Altaf Hussain idiot, who is supporting zardari for prez. Altaf idiot has no morals as well. First, he was supporting Gen. Musharraf Choora and now sucking up to corrupt Zardari. I wish these politicians pay little attention to the plight of poor people of pakistan. Peace!

  • Posted By: TKhan2793 @ 08/21/2008 8:01:15 PM

    He is a corrupt person,lowlife that was happy when his wife died.He does not care for the masses,neither does Mr Shareef,or Mr Asfanyar wali Khan,or Imran Khan.The correct action for the people of Pakistan to do is to not elect any person from any govt from 1947 till last week.New faces,new minds and new ideas.
    Stop blaming India and afghanistan for your woes.Your entire Govt is corrupt.Ask you self how does a govt official making Rs 30,000 a month afford a 30 lac house.Look around your town and ask every officer
    from grade 1=thru grade 24 how does he send his kids to private school,overseas, and live in house that cost 20-30 lacs.

  • Posted By: TKhan2793 @ 08/21/2008 7:35:06 PM

    This Guy is so corruptand self centered that thw happiest day in his life was the death of his wife>wE IN PAKISTAN HAVE EVEN SHORTER MEMORIES than all the other countries.What we need to do is get rid
    of all the old Gaurd
    Tariq Khan (Pukhtoonistan)

  • Posted By: iyark @ 08/21/2008 4:37:14 PM

    What surprises me is that even the ambasador chhotia in chief hussain haqqani don't know whether to follow the interst of Pakistan or get choot wiped everytime he says anything against PPPP from his wife

  • Posted By: iyark @ 08/21/2008 4:34:00 PM

    Mr 10% (Zardari) was the cause of his wife (benazir) downfall, he will the cause of PPPP destruction.

    samiabrahim@gmail.com white collar crimes are hard to prove in Pakistani or any courts specially in Pakistani culture where bribes are not documented and often happen under the table. Anyone thinks that Asif Zardari wasn't corrupt is sure smoking some thing strong.

  • Posted By: samiabrahim@gmail.com @ 08/21/2008 3:24:47 PM

    I think it is unfair on the part of Newsweek to reprint t those allegations which were never proved in any court of law -pakistani courts or even swiss courts..I am amazed that the investigation which started by swiss authorities in late nintees has not been completed even after 9 years are passed ..And yet Newsweek rather than raising a question with swiss authorities what is taking so long to finish thisinquiry decided to maligin asif zardari whi is innocent until proven guilty by any court of law.

  • Posted By: Karenn1 @ 08/21/2008 10:35:23 AM

    If you can't discuss it because of ,anonymity. Don't bother to bring the Subject up.It is worthless reporting and only help the Anonymity Liar.Anonymity will be MCCain V P. Anonymity. sells at the supermarket to nuts. Its worthless reporting.

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