Asif Ali Zardari Elected as Pakistan’s 14th President, Celebrations Ensue

Asif Ali Zardari Elected as Pakistan's 14th President, Celebrations Ensue

Asif Iqbal | March 9, 2024 | 08:37 PM IST | Asia, Pakistan News, Politics, World | Follow on Google News

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Asif Ali Zardari Elected as Pakistan’s 14th President, Celebrations Ensue

Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), has been elected as Pakistan’s 14th President, securing a remarkable 255 electoral votes in the parliamentary election. Zardari, who previously served as the president from 2008 to 2013, emerged victorious as the joint candidate of the ruling alliance.

Asif Ali Zardari Elected:Decisive Victory Over Opponent

In the parliamentary election, Zardari faced competition from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed Sunni Ittehad Council candidate, Mahmood Khan Achakzai. Zardari secured a significant lead with 255 electoral votes, while Achakzai garnered 119 votes in the combined National Assembly and Senate.

Asif Ali Zardari Elected:Triumphant Celebrations by PPP Supporters

Following the announcement of Zardari’s victory, jubilant celebrations erupted among PPP workers outside the Punjab Assembly. The victory dance and festive atmosphere marked the party’s triumphant moment, celebrating Zardari’s return to the presidency.

Asif Ali Zardari Elected:Election Results Breakdown

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari provided a breakdown of the election results, highlighting the support garnered by Asif Ali Zardari from various assemblies. Zardari received 255 votes from the National Assembly and Senate, 151 from the Sindh Assembly, 246 in Punjab, 17 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and 47 in the Balochistan Assembly.

Asif Ali Zardari Elected:Electoral College and Selection Process

The president was chosen through an electoral college consisting of members from the Senate, the National Assembly, and the four provincial assemblies. A joint session of the parliament took place at the parliament house in Islamabad, where members from both the National Assembly and the Senate exercised their franchise, culminating in Zardari’s victory.*

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