Thursday, 18 August 2011

Zardari Tribe of Pakistan

Zardari from the Persian compound Zar -dâri , meaning "Holder of Money" or "Wealthy", is a Sindhi speaking tribe of Baloch origin also known as Sindhi Baloch. Historically Zardari tribe was settled in the province of Sindh from Balochistan. Over the years the Zardari tribe gradually lost their native language "Balochi" and adopted Sindhi as their first language. Some of the Zardari tribe are bilingual speak both Balochi and Sindhi especially those who resides in the province of Sindh. It is estimated almost 40% of Sindhis of Pakistan are of Baloch origin. The Zardaris are largely Shia Muslims.

Present President Asif Ali Zardari Husband of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto belong to this tribe.

Hakim Ali Zardari

Asif Ali Zardari




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