Former president Asif Ali Zardari admitted to hospital after feeling unwell

KARACHI: Former president Asif Ali Zardari has been admitted to a hospital earlier today (Friday) after his health deteriorated, PPP sources told Geo News. 

PPP Co-chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has arrived in Karachi from Islamabad while Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari and her husband have also reached the city from Dubai to attend to her father. 

Last year in October, the PPP leader and former president was admitted to a hospital due to low sugar level. 

Bilawal, during his recent address at the National Assembly, had said that Zardari had attended a budget session despite being unwell. 

The former president had arrived in Karachi recently from Lahore and Islamabad. In Lahore, he had recently attended a meeting with former Punjab chief minister Pervaiz Elahi. 

Severe back pain

Dr Asim Hussain said the former president had undergone a medical check-up at a private hospital during which he had complained of severe back pain.

"An orthopedic surgeon is treating Asif Zardari, and he has undergone necessary medical tests," he said while speaking to Geo News.