PPP Denies Rumors of Asif Zardari’s Resignation, Calls It Part of a Conspiracy to Weaken Democracy

Islamabad: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has strongly refuted rumors surrounding President Asif Ali Zardari’s resignation, calling the speculation fabricated and baseless. The party’s central spokesperson, Shazia Marri, emphasized that such claims were part of a concerted effort to destabilize the democratic framework.
In her statement, Shazia Marri reaffirmed that both the PPP and President Zardari have always stood firm in the face of challenges. “History bears witness that President Zardari faced dictatorship and imprisonment, but never backed down,” she said. Marri highlighted that the PPP has good relations with its allies, and no justification exists for the resignation rumors, as the party continues to hold a two-thirds majority in the national and provincial assemblies.
Marri further pointed out that Zardari was the only politician who voluntarily transferred presidential powers to the parliament, a move that strengthened the democratic process. “It was President Zardari who championed provincial autonomy through his political acumen, ensuring that all four provinces received their due rights,” she stated. She also emphasized that Zardari’s leadership was instrumental in rallying the nation during times of hardship with his “Pakistan Khappe” (We want Pakistan) slogan.
Additionally, senior PPP leader Sherry Rehman echoed similar sentiments, calling the resignation rumors “groundless and misleading.” She labeled the speculation as part of a “deliberate conspiracy” to weaken democratic structures and urged the public not to fall prey to fake news and negative propaganda.
Rehman praised Zardari as a symbol of democratic stability and a true custodian of constitutional values, noting that under his leadership, all presidential powers were transferred to parliament. “President Zardari remains the key pillar of the current coalition government, ensuring the balance and stability of the system,” Rehman concluded, asserting that his presence guarantees the protection of the Constitution, Parliament, and democratic institutions.