ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari cancelled his Russia tour following Supreme Court’s verdict when ended up disqualifying Yousuf Raza Gilani from being the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

According to sources, the tour has been cancelled in order to control the domestic crisis that had emerged as a result of the SC’s verdict. Sources have also stated that the President would decide the new PM after mutual talks with Pakistan Peoples Party’s coalition partners.

President Zardari was scheduled to visit St Petersburg International Economic Forum from June 20-22.