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Asif Ali Zardari shifted to hospital after his health deteriorates

Former president Asif Ali Zardari has been shifted to Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology after his health deteriorated

By Web Desk
June 13, 2019

RAWALPINDI: Former president Asif Ali Zardari has been shifted to Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology after his health deteriorated.

Sources said cardiologist Dr Azhar Kiyani has been called in for the check-up Asif Ali Zardari.

Asif Ali Zardari is also facing low sugar level and blood pressure issue.

The former president Zardari underwent angiography and other tests at the facility, Geo News reported citing the sources.

However, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) sources said it is a routine medical check-up of PPP co-chairman.

The former president Zardari underwent angiography and other tests at the facility, Geo News reported citing the sources.

Meanwhile according to Pakistan People’s Party statement, NAB medical board had recommended some medical tests for Zardari after that the NAB team took the former president to Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology. 

Zardari was arrested on Monday after his bail application was rejected in connection with a high-profile money laundering case that saw millions allegedly siphoned out of the country.

An accountability court on Tuesday granted the National Accountability Bureau  an 11-day physical remand of Zardari in the money laundering and fake accounts reference.