Asif Ali Zardari is a Pakistani politician and businessman who served as the 11th President of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013. He is the co-chairperson of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), a major political party in Pakistan, and is known for his role in the country's political landscape following the assassination of his wife, Benazir Bhutto, in 2007. Born on July 26, 1955, Zardari has been involved in politics for decades. He was initially known for his business ventures and later became a prominent political figure. His presidency was marked by various challenges, including economic issues and security concerns in Pakistan.