The Zardari Presidency By Farhatullah Babar

The Zardari Presidency by Farhatullah Babar offers an inside look at the political journey and governance style of Asif Ali Zardari, who served as the 11th President of Pakistan (2008–2013). Written by a close aide and political insider, the book provides a detailed account of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) government during a highly turbulent period marked by terrorism, judicial activism, economic crises, and fragile democratic transitions.

Farhatullah Babar, a seasoned journalist, senator, and spokesperson for the President, combines first-hand experiences, political analysis, and behind-the-scenes narratives to portray Zardari’s presidency. The book sheds light on civil-military relations, party politics, foreign policy challenges, and governance reforms, while also examining Zardari’s leadership style and political resilience in the face of opposition.

This work serves as an important contribution to Pakistan’s contemporary political history, offering students, researchers, and political observers an insider’s perspective on one of the most controversial yet significant presidencies in the country’s democratic evolution.