Pakistan’s former President Zardari arrested for money laundering
By DW
11 June 2019 |
5:47 am
Former President Asif Ali Zardari has been arrested in connection with a high-profile money laundering case. Zardari's opposition Pakistan People's Party said the arrest was politically motivated.
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