The now former president chose to spend his last hours as the head of state with members of the journalist community.
It was a lavish feast, followed by, believe it or not, fireworks. A pleasant break from routine, actually. Usually rivals ignite fireworks and distribute sweets when they see their political foes go. Here, it were the jiyalas celebrating the end of their president’s tenure.
Conspicuous by his presence was one non-journalist, Aitzaz Ahsan, which set the rumour mills whirring. Speculations about him being handed over an important position in the party’s Punjab chapter were already rife.
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A rather regal wedding ceremony for the grand-daughter of a PPP senator. The wedding card: in a grand box. The trousseau jewelry: rumoured to go into the crores. The “buzz” was immense.
Irony: the senator in question couldn’t make the trip back from London. He’s wanted by the NAB.
Moreover, his son has declared bankruptcy in England, regardless of the spectacular wedding festivities back home.
The NAB: is anyone minding the store here?
