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Pakistan’s Zardari a long-time focus of corruption claims

Pakistan’s Zardari a long-time focus of corruption claims

Former Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has been arrested after his bail application was rejected in connection with a high-profile money laundering case that saw vast sums of money allegedly siphoned out of the country.

Zardari, the husband of assassinated ex-Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, served as president from 2008 until 2013. He has long been the subject of corruption allegations.

Charlotte Bellis reports on Zardari's role in Pakistani politics.

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