KARACHI: Former president and PPP co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has returned to Pakistan. His plane landed in the provincial capital at approximately 3:10 PM.
The former president’s flight arrived at the old terminal where he was seen addressing party workers who had gathered to welcome him back.
Senior PPP leaders including Yousuf Raza Gilani, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Naveed Qamar, Khursheed Shah and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah were present at the old terminal and met the former president at the VIP lounge. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also arrived in Karachi, although he was travelling on a different flight from his father.
The former president said the crowd reminded him of the day he was sent to Lahore by Benazir. He said, “I feel Bibi (Benazir Bhutto) is with us today, Shaheed Zulfiqar Bhutto is with us”.
Zardari said that Pakistanis were depressed and there was a sense of hopelessness in the country.
Speaking on Kashmir, the PPP co-chairman said that Kashmir would definitely become part of Pakistan. He said, “Our flag in Kashmir is a symbol of hope in front of such a huge Indian army.”
Zardari also emphasised the importance of democracy and said that no matter who was in power, there would come a day when the public’s voice would lead the country. He added, “Democracy would not be allowed to be derailed.”
