Asif Ali Zardari Sworn in as Pakistan’s 14th President

Asif Ali Zardari took oath as Pakistan’s 14th President following his overwhelming victory in the presidential election. Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa administered the oath at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the Presidential Palace. Zardari succeeded Dr. Arif Alvi, who remained in office for five additional months after completing his five-year term in September last year.

Oath Ceremony

• Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa administered the oath to Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the Presidential Palace.
• The ceremony took place a day after Zardari’s election victory.

Election Victory

• Zardari secured 411 votes against his opponent’s 181, winning the presidency.
• He received votes from all electoral colleges, including parliament and provincial assemblies.

Vote Breakdown

• Zardari received 255 votes in the joint session of parliament.
• Votes from different provinces: 43 from Punjab, 8 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 47 from Balochistan, and 58 from Sindh.
• This marks Zardari’s second term as President, making him the first civilian to hold the position twice in Pakistan’s history.