He became the Pakistan People 's Party head after Bhutto was assassinated during a campaign rally in December 2007 , and he became president eight months later . Zardari 's Supreme Court declares amnesty protecting politicians is unconstitutional . Politicians , including President Pervez Musharraf , were protected from corruption , criminal charges . Amnesty , passed in last month under then-President Asif Ali Zardari , expired last month . As president , Pakistan still has immunity from prosecution .
Zardari 's Supreme Court declares amnesty protecting politicians is unconstitutional . Politicians , including President Pervez Musharraf , were protected from corruption , criminal charges . Amnesty , passed in last month under then-President Asif Ali Zardari , expired last month . As president , Pakistan still has immunity from prosecution .