Karachi, Feb. 11: Veteran Pakistan politician and President Asif Ali Zardari's father Hakim Ali Zardari, has been taken to London for specialized medical attention.

Zardari senior has been in bad health for some time.

Doctors attending him said his condition was better than before and asked him to seek views from more experienced doctors in London, The News reports.

Heavy security arrangements were made around the international airport here for the ailing leader's departure who was accompanied by his wife Zareen Hakim Zardari, daughter Dr. Azra and Energy Advisor Asim Hussain. (ANI)