KARACHI: Former president Asif Ali Zardari is likely to stay abroad for a long period of time due to his ill health. According to PPP sources, the former president is diabetic and heart patient therefore, his stay abroad is likely to be prolonged. If his health improves then he will return to Pakistan after Eidul Fitr with the consultation of doctors. Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is overseeing the party issues in absence of Asif Zardari.