Zardari to arrive in Islamabad today

Former president and PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari will reach Islamabad from Karachi today amid rising political mercury following Supreme Court’s decision to hold elections in Punjab on May 14, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to sources, the former president is set to stay in the federal capital for a few days.

During his stay in Islamabad, Asif Zardari besides holding meetings will also consult his party leadership, the sources said, adding he will also hold a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Earlier on Wednesday, Asif Ali Zardari reached home in Karachi after staying in Dubai for a month.

Due to eye pain, the former president spent a few days in a Dubai hospital where he underwent a surgery.

Zardari returned home after his condition improved. He travelled to Karachi in a special plane.

Reporter Mohsinul Mulk