However, Zardari's supporters hail him for taking steps to strengthen democracy and for being the person who made possible the transition of power from one civilian government to another.
They cite passage of important pieces of legislation, including laws empowering women against domestic violence and sexual harassment, as his achievements.
They also cite the passage of 18th Amendment as a major achievement of Zardari, pointing out that he voluntarily surrendered his vast power to strengthen parliamentary democracy.
Speaking at a dinner for the staff of President's House last night' the President said he is glad to leave his office with dignity and honour on completion of his term.
Zardari said that he always took decisions in the interests of the country, adding he devolved powers to the Parliament voluntarily.
He came to centre stage after his marriage with Benazir Bhutto in 1987. Between 1993 and 1996, he held various cabinet positions in the second Benazir-led government. Zardari was arrested on charges of corruption in late 1996.
He was released from jail in 2004 and went into self-exile in Dubai, but returned home in December 2007 following Bhutto's assassination.
