Asif Ali Zardari, husband of Benazir Bhutto, elected president for the second time. He received 411 votes to 181 in favor of the candidate supported by the opposition.
The husband of the late Prime Minister returns to an essentially honorary position. His election at the head of this Islamic republic was beyond doubt, because it was part of a pact sealed at the end of the legislative and provincial elections of February 8, marred by serious accusations of fraud. The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has concluded a coalition agreement with its historic rival, Shehbaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League.