No party meetings as Zardari leaves Lahore
President Asif Ali Zardari made a brief, unannounced visit to Lahore without meeting local party members, fueling speculation about his political agenda. The visit occurred amid rumors regarding the potential departure of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari from Pakistan.
Why it matters
The lack of transparency surrounding the President's movements and the status of the PPP leadership suggests internal party tensions or significant behind-the-scenes political maneuvering in Pakistan.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> No party meetings as Zardari leaves Lahore LAHORE: Without holding a single meeting with any member of his party in Lahore, President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday left the provincial metropolis for Islamabad after a brief stay of around two days.
Against the backdrop of rumours about PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's departure from Pakistan - which The Express Tribune repeatedly tried to confirm with key party leaders - Zardari's visit has taken on a new importance.
A leader considered close to the party leadership said Asif Ali Zardari was not in Lahore to hold any meetings with the local party leadership.
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