Asif Ali Zardari flew to Dubai on Thursday night to The government issued Zardari a passport and took him off the Exit Control List two days ago. Zardari has not seen his wife since he was detained in 1996 on murder and corruption charges, which he says were politically motivated. He was freed on bail just over five weeks ago. After visiting Dubai, he will go to Saudi Arabia for Umra. Pakistan People's Party supporters crowded the airport as Zardari left, chanting slogans in support of the Bhutto family. Some activists jostled journalists as they tried to talk to Zardari. Before leaving, he told reporters that he would only be away for a short time. On his return, he would take a tour of Pakistani cities to boost his party, the Pakistan People's Party.