The most explosive insider account of Pakistani politics and its deep state.

Asif Ali Zardari has the distinction of being the first President in Pakistan’s tumultuous historyto complete a full five-year term. He was the man who defied all odds—a political survivor risingfrom obscurity to become Pakistan’s most enigmatic and possibly most controversial President.

While many predicted that the party founded by his father-in-law would factionalize if not fadeaway after the assassination of his wife, Benazir Bhutto, Zardari took the reins of the party at itsmost difficult time, united it, and went on to become the President of Pakistan twice. But what secrets lay behind Asif Ali Zardari’s tumultuous rule? In this explosive memoir, The ZardariPresidency: Now It Must Be Told, Farhatullah Babar, seasoned insider and close aide to Zardari,recounts the high-stakes drama, clandestine power struggles and seismic events that shaped anation during his presidency from 2008 to 2013.

From the corridors of the presidency to the stormy halls of Parliament, Babar offers anunparalleled view of Zardari’s battles with Pakistan’s entrenched deep state, the judiciary and evenhis own allies. Follow the fallout of the Osama bin Laden raid and the relentless manoeuvringthat kept democracy afloat in a sea of conspiracies.

But this is not a tale of unblemished heroism. Babar pulls no punches, exploring moments ofparadox during Zardari's presidency and his controversial alliances. With personal anecdotes,untold stories and a front-row seat to history, this memoir unveils the tectonic shifts that defineda presidency and a nation.

Unmasking Pakistan’s Most Controversial Presidency – From the Insider’s Room Step inside the corridors of power during one of Pakistan’s most tumultuous eras. As presidentialspokesperson, Farhatullah Babar reveals the raw, unfiltered truth behind the Zardari presidency(2008–2013)—a period marked by covert operations, judicial confrontations, military intimidationand landmark reforms.

What Secrets Will You Uncover? • Behind Closed Doors: Relive the night when the 111 Brigade stormed the Presidency to senda chilling message to Zardari. • Deep State vs. Democracy: Witness the battle between civilian rule and Pakistan’s entrenchedmilitary and judicial forces. • Explosive Scandals: Go beyond headlines—Memogate, the Osama bin Laden raid, andZardari’s vilification for OBL’s presence in Abbottabad. • Historic Triumphs: Discover how Zardari championed the 18th Constitutional Amendment,decentralizing presidential powers amidst chaos.

Why This Memoir Shakes the Foundations of Pakistani Politics ‘Unputdownable… A captivating account of Zardari’s paradoxes and the troops thudding in thePresidency at night.’ — Afrasiab Khattak

Farhatullah Babar brings readers face to face with:• Unthinkable Resilience: Rising from the ashes of Benazir Bhutto’s assassination to become the first civilian president to complete a full term. • Dangerous Pragmatism: Navigating hybrid rule, building uneasy alliances and playing a highstakesgame with the deep state. • A Human Paradox: Behind the calculated leader is a grieving father and a loyal friend—shared through never-before-told stories.

For Readers of Politics, Power and Pakistani History This is not a glorified account. It’s a rare look at how Asif Ali Zardari: • Turned “Democracy is the best revenge” into a survival strategy. • Manoeuvred between Washington, GHQ and Parliament. • Let pragmatism win—but rewrote the architecture of Pakistani power.

Dare to understand the man who defied generals, judges and global suspicion. Order your copy of this explosive political memoir now.

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Author: Farhatullah Babar

Pages: 536

ISBN: 9789370033313

Publication Date: 05 September 2025