Zardari begins direct public contact

ISLAMABAD President Asif Ali Zardari has decided to go for direct public contact in order to restore his damaged image resulting from resurrection of corruption allegations against him after the demise of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO).
The President is already in Karachi as part of the first leg of his public contact drive, Presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar confirmed when contacted by TheNation. His visit to the Mazar-i-Quaid in Karachi was also an expression of his resolve to go for direct public contact.
According to the spokesman, the President would stay in Karachi for a few more days and would inaugurate developmental projects in interior Sindh. The President would also address a gathering at Naudero in connection with the second death anniversary of his late spouse Benazir Bhutto on Dec 27.
To a question, the spokesman said, it was yet to be decided whether the President would address these gatherings in person or through satellite communication. After returning from Karachi, the President would address a party workers meeting in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It was also not final whether or not the President would go to Kashmir in person or not. If he decides to visit Kashmir in person, he would be gracing certain inauguration ceremonies there as well, the spokesman added.
Asked about the Presidents prospective visits to other provinces especially, Balochistan and NWFP, the Spokesman said, I have shared with you what has, so far, been finalised.