President Asif Ali Zardari fractured his foot while disembarking from a plane in Dubai, resulting in the cancellation of his scheduled trip to China on November 2. Doctors have advised him to rest for four weeks.
Incident Details
Asif Ali Zardari, the President of Pakistan, suffered a fractured foot last night at Dubai Airport. According to a spokesperson from the President House, the injury occurred as he was getting off the plane. He was promptly taken to a local hospital where doctors assessed his condition and applied a plaster cast.
- Injury: Fractured foot
- Location: Dubai Airport
- Immediate Care: Hospital treatment and plaster cast applied
Health Advice and Upcoming Plans
Due to the injury, President Zardari has been advised to rest for four weeks. This medical recommendation means he will not be able to make a planned official visit to China set for November 2.
- Recovery Time: 4 weeks of rest
- Impact: Cancellation of China visit
Family Context
The President was in Dubai to meet his newborn grandson, Mir Zulfikar, the son of Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari. The visit was also expected to include participation from other family members, including PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari.
- Family Gathering: Meeting with grandson
- Expected Attendees: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari
