Zardari talks about social media, social media responds

Interactive Desk Published December 23, 2016

Former president Asif Ali Zardari addressed an energised crowd at the old Jinnah terminal upon his return to Pakistan Friday after nearly 18 months in self-imposed exile.

During his wide-ranging speech, Zardari spoke about how social media is redefining politics and evolving as an effective political watchdog.

But when you speak of social media, social media also speaks of you.

This is how Zardari's favoured watchdog felt about his address, which he had started by sending flying kisses to his gathered supporters.

Some didn't get what the big deal was about his return...

Literally, he is so not someone they wanted to celebrate.

In fact, his return was a bit irritating for some.

But hey, at least the songs were good!

Then there were those who critiqued his speech and didn't quite like what they heard...

Very unimpressed.

But those who couldn't be among the jiyalas at the airport went online to join the celebration.

And did not shy away from exhibiting strong faith in the former president.

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saeeds

Dec 23, 2016 07:46pm

The only reason I appreciate this man as he truly worked for democracy in Pakistan . Finished his tenure ,hold election and smoothly transfer power to new Government . People talked about corruption but never proved any thing. He is million time better to those immigrant who moved to rich western countries after utilizing Pakistani resources mainly feee education.

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ABDUL MUQTADIR

Dec 23, 2016 09:03pm

@saeeds I agree with you on his holding Elections and transfer of Power. However, explain how he became Party Chairman by simply waiving a Letter from Benazir and no party Elections? Even if the letter he waived was authentic, that does not give him the right as the PPP is not the personal property of Benazir that she can transfer as Estate. Regarding proving corruption on him, unfortunately the Justice System in Pakistan allows you to keep on extending/ change dates such that the earing is never accomplished and the criminal thus escapes. And recall he never wrote letter to the Swiss Banks to release the documents. I can go on and on...

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Ahsan Gul

Dec 23, 2016 09:20pm

@saeeds - what an asinine thought process for your justification?

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MUHAMMAD SAJJAD

Dec 23, 2016 11:04pm

I think, AZ was waiting for the right time to come back. What else could be a good time to return ; when one shareef is gone and other is in all sorts of trouble. Zardari is going to play a big gamble, He gonna rescue NS from this panama gate scandal and in turns would demand some seats in next elections, plus withdrawal of all the cases against him and his cronies.

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INSAAN

Dec 23, 2016 11:17pm

@saeeds He worked for the so called "democracy" as that is the only setup where he can be part of the ruling corrupt. and FREE EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN? Almost everyone who moves to western countries based on their educational skills have either spent a lot of money on private schools and tuition or somehow managed through their own sheer hard work and talent.... NO THANKS TO THE PATHETIC "Free" GOVERNMENT SCHOOLING you mentioned

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Dec 23, 2016 11:25pm

@saeeds lol "he worked for democracy " I think what u mean is he used democracy to gain power. If he believed truly in democracy then the ppp would be democratic it is not becsuse he controls it autocratically. There are checks and balances which meant he had to hold elections at the end of his tenure he had NO choice where he has a choice there is no democracy just autocracy so dont give him credit for somethin beyond his control

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ABDUL MUQTADIR

Dec 23, 2016 11:40pm

@saeeds Did he became Party Chairman and then Co- Chairperson based on Elections within the party. The last I know is that he hurled a paper stating that this was from Benazir making him her heir. That's something done for personal property which PPP is not.

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Talha

Dec 24, 2016 12:05am

@saeeds Only muka muka politicians support Asif Zardari and Zardari supports them back.

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karamba

Dec 24, 2016 12:31am

@saeeds Zardari needs voters like you otherwise he wouldn't stand a chance in a decent, civilised educated society. If you think he has worked for democracy then sadly you haven't seen what democracy is nor have you seen a true leader nor are you aware of the literacy rate in Sindh when you talk of free education??? Waste of an effort but couldn't help putting these words in.

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SAIF Zulfiqar.

Dec 24, 2016 02:16am

@saeeds, Wha about his crimes? He declared himself innocents and closed all the files during his Presdency?

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Mujtaba alam

Dec 24, 2016 04:33am

Infect AA Zardari is a good politician if he diverts his mind from corruption, but there could be a watershed in Pakistani politics !!

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shaukat

Dec 24, 2016 05:01am

@saeeds Thats why insanity prevails in this country!