Asif Zardari is scheduled to reach Islamabad ahead of Senate Elections on Mar. 3, sources

Former President and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari faces a delay ahead of his visit to Islamabad today (Sunday).

According to sources, there is a minor delay ahead of Asif Zardari’s visit to Islamabad.

He will stay in the federal capital until upcoming Senate election on March 03, sources said.

During his stay in Islamabad the former president will consult with the party leaders over the election of upper house and will finalize strategy for the senate polls, sources further added.

Zardari is expected to hold a meeting with Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the leadership of the opposition alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM).

Sources went on to add that the PPP co-chairman have high hopes about the success of Yousaf Raza Gillani in senate election.

Zardari will undergo various medical tests during his stay in Islamabad, added sources.

Former Prime Minister and PDM candidate for Senate elections from Islamabad seat, Yousuf Raza Gilani had met with Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto in Karachi last Sunday.