From the bustling grounds of South Punjab, President Asif Ali Zardari issued a philosophical nudge to Pakistan’s most prominent inmate, Imran Khan. Without naming him, Zardari suggested ditching jail woes for spiritual solace, calling prison ‘a place of ibadat.’
As covered by leading outlets including Dunya News and Dawn, the remarks underscore Zardari’s view of sacrificial leadership. He lambasted complaints after 18 months – eye aches one day, no milk the next – as signs of weak resolve. ‘Real leaders endure for their people,’ he asserted.
Zardari’s own saga of 14 prison years became the sermon’s core. Facing trials, he never wavered, finding strength in worship. ‘Prayers from jail are answered,’ he told cheering crowds.
He motivated workers to shun arrest fears, promising tireless work for Pakistan’s revival and PPP dominance. Visions of a two-thirds mandate making Bilawal prime minister lingered in the air.
Parallelly, PTI’s uproar over Khan’s health intensifies. Protests grip parliament premises as reports emerge of his right eye’s 85% vision impairment, per amicus curiae Salman Safdar’s findings from Adiala Jail. The episode spotlights Pakistan’s polarized politics.