In a bold speech delivered in Rahim Yar Khan, President Asif Ali Zardari reiterated his commitment to economic recovery and national unity while directly targeting political rival Imran Khan, who remains incarcerated. Zardari emphasized the resilience of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and expressed confidence in securing a two-thirds majority for Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in upcoming elections. He stated, "True leadership was tested in difficult times," contrasting his own 14 years in prison with Khan's shorter incarceration, which he characterized as lacking the same fortitude. Zardari's remarks, which have gone viral, reflect a broader narrative of political rivalry and the challenges facing Pakistan's democracy amidst claims of diminishing political space and dissent suppression.