Condolences to President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari 2012-09-12 20:00:00 Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari following a tragic fire in Karachi. The message reads, in part: “I share your pain following the loss of so many lives. Please pass on my words of deep sympathy to the families and friends of the victims, and my wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.”