Political Role of federalist Asif Ali Zardari…
By.Rahmatullah Buriro
Born in the house of former Pakistani politician Hakim Ali Khan Zardari in a small village of Nawabshah, Fatuhal Zardari, Asif Ali Zardari has proven to be a big name in Pakistani politics. Asif Ali Zardari has been a prominent figure in various aspects and stages of life since his childhood.There is no doubt about this. After his marriage to Shaheed Benazir Sahiba, Asif Ali Zardari has been a figure in national politics and international media. But behind his political and childhood training, which he brought to the fore when he became Benazir Bhutto Sahiba’s husband, is the role of his parents, especially Hakim Ali Khan Zardari.The biggest tragedy of our insensitive society is that no truth is accepted in life and behind it, we mourn, build tombs and write big qasidas. Avoiding facts and not bringing facts to the fore in this era of social media is a big disease.This disease has been present in our eastern society for centuries. Asif Ali Zardari is a part of Pakistani politics.It is a big open chapter. It has many chapters, one of which is his political tolerance and acceptance of hardships at times. This man has been a great struggle for men. We see his political strategies and training before and after his marriage with Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Sahiba that he is a soul full of luck and fortune. Asif Ali Zardari’s childhood training and political guidance by his parents show that this character was destined to become a big name in the country’s politics. Asif Ali Zardari himself has also played the role of the only and beloved son of the Hakim Ali Zardari. Those who mock Asif Ali Zardari should also understand that if he had been so hungry/thirsty for power, he could have become the Chief Minister of Sindh by coming to the provincial seat in the 1993 PPP government. Just as Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was the Prime Minister,he made his brother and current Prime Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif the Chief Minister of Punjab.Similarly, there is no obstacle in doing the same to Shaheed Benazir Sahiba and to Asif Ali Zardari himself.But as soon as Asif Ali Zardari placed himself at the center politically and parliamentaryly, he became an important figure in central politics and power there. What race can be run with Asif Ali Zardari’s fortune, luck or destiny, those who tried to compete have also fallen behind so far. If it is said about Asif Zardari that he knows how to deal with crises, there will be no harm or exaggeration in it. Asif Ali Zardari’s federalist state role is the topic of today. Which is being discussed in front of the readers.
Asif Ali Zardari, the former President of Pakistan and an important leader of the Pakistan People’s Party, holds a unique position in the country’s politics. His political role has been especially important in relation to federalism.
The axis of Asif Zardari’s politics has always been based on the rights of the provinces, national unity, and the promotion of democracy.
Beginning of political journey,Asif Ali Zardari’s political journey began after his marriage to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, but he got his real political status after Benazir Bhutto’s martyrdom in 2007, when the leadership of the People’s Party was handed over to him. After the 2008 elections, he became the President of Pakistan, where his pro-federal policies were truly demonstrated.
Demonstration of federalism, Asif Ali Zardari’s most important achievement as President is the 18th Constitutional Amendment, which was passed in 2010. This amendment gave autonomy to the provinces and restored the original spirit of the 1973 Constitution. Through the 18th Amendment, the provinces got full authority over education, health, culture, and other matters, which were previously with the federation. This step not only reduced the sense of deprivation of the provinces, but also placed the federation of Pakistan on a solid foundation.
The pioneer of the continuity of democracy. Asif Zardari was the first president who completed his term in a democratic manner and transferred power to the parliament. He also reduced the powers of the president by recognizing “parliamentary supremacy”, which was a historic step. This strengthened democracy and created a balance between institutions. On the basis of which there is no harm in saying that Asif Ali Zardari is also the pioneer of the continuity of democracy.
Political reconciliation and national unity. Asif Ali Zardari’s name is associated with “peaceful politics”. Despite political differences, he tried to walk together with all parties. His famous slogan “Not confrontation but reconciliation” became a symbol of softness, tolerance, and federal unity in the political environment of Pakistan.
Relationship with state institutions,
Asif Zardari avoided conflict with state institutions during his tenure and recognized the autonomy of institutions. Under his leadership, the tendency to work together with the judiciary, assemblies, and the army increased, which led to political stability.
The political and state role of the federalist Asif Ali Zardari holds an important place in the democratic history of Pakistan. He not only stabilized the federation, but also promoted provincial autonomy, political reconciliation, and democratic traditions. Whenever federalism is discussed in the history of Pakistan, the name of Asif Ali Zardari will definitely be mentioned. After all, those who criticized Asif Ali Zardari used to criticize him in the same vain way 30 years ago and they do the same thing even now. Making a statement while closing their eyes to the facts and making it critical of Asif Ali Zardari has also been a big and old work of the opposition party. Those who are closely following the country’s politics believe that Asif Ali Zardari is the current political figure who has always been in favor of federalism and centralism. The current situation in the country also shows that the country’s political and power leaderships will have to move together, otherwise this situation will be very bad for you political and power circles. Finally, the federalist Asif Ali Zardari’s refusal to talk about being a civilian president, an authorized president of the country, accepted parliamentary supremacy and transferred presidential powers to the parliament. In addition, he worked for provincial autonomy under the 18th Amendment and gave the provinces rights from the center. Therefore, it can be said that Asif Ali Zardari is a federalist, state-oriented political figure who will be remembered in the pages of history. Among the current political figures, Asif Ali Zardari’s political, statesmanship and reconciliation role cannot be denied, which is also evident among his contemporaries.
