Zardari shifted to hospital after deteriorating health

KARACHI (92 News) - Former president Asif Ali Zardari has been admitted to a private hospital in Karachi after his health deteriorated.

According to Bilawal House spokesperson, the President Pakistan Peoples co-chairman was shifted to hospital after feeling unwell late Sunday evening. “Doctors are conducting his medical check-up and necessary medical tests,” added the spokesperson.

According to sources, Asif Ali Zardari is suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure. Heart tests are also not normal.

The former president, who is nominated in multiple corruption cases, is out on bail granted by the Islamabad High Court on medical grounds last year.

An accountability court on Oct 5 indicted Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari in Park Lane properties and Thatta water supply references.