Pakistan’s former President Asif Ali Zardari wins another term

Zardari could help the governing coalition partners reach a consensus to steer the broken economy on a stabilisation path ahead of seeking a new IMF bailout. - PHOTO: REUTERS

ISLAMABAD (Reuters): Pakistan's former President Asif Ali Zardari won a second term on Saturday night, supported by the ruling coalition in a vote by parliament and regional assemblies, the election presiding officer said.

The role of president is largely ceremonial in Pakistan but Zardari is known as a master of reconciliation and could help the governing coalition partners reach a consensus to steer the broken economy on a stabilisation path ahead of seeking a new IMF bailout.