For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the daughter of the serving president will be given the title of First Lady. As per the local news portals of Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari is all set to announce her daughter, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, as the first lady of Pakistan.
Usually, the title of first lady is given to the wife of the president of the country. But Pakistan’s president, Asif Ali Zardari, is ready to amend the rules for his daughter. After the announcement, Aseefa will be getting all the privileges befitting the First Lady.
Also, as per the recent announcement of Asif Ali Zardari, he has decided to forgo his salary as the President of Pakistan. According to reports he has taken this decision in the view of prevailing economic challenges of the country.
The Secretariat released a statement that stated, “In view of the prevailing economic challenges, President Zardari has decided that he will not draw his presidential salary. He took this decision to encourage prudent financial management in the country.”
Who is Aseefa Bhutto Zardari?
Soon to be the first lady of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari is a politician from Pakistan. Aseefa was born on February 3, 1993, in Pakistan. She holds a bachelor’s degree in politics and sociology from Oxford Brookes University and a master’s degree in global health and development from University College London.
Aseefa made her political debut in 2020 at a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) rally. Before that, in 2012, she was appointed as Pakistan’s goodwill ambassador for polio eradication.
In 2024, Aseefa played an important role in the PPP’s campaign for Pakistan’s general elections. She led several rallies in support of her brother Bilawal, who was the party’s prime ministerial candidate from the PPP.
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari Family
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari is the daughter of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and current President Asif Ali Zardari. She is also the youngest child of President Asif Ali Zardari, after Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari.
Aseefa’s mother, Benazir Bhutto, was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan. Benazir Bhutto served as prime minister of Pakistan from 1988 to 1990 and again from 1993 to 1996. Despite being one of the most powerful people in Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, by a suicide bomber.
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari FAQs
A. Yes, the President of Pakistan and father of Aseefa, Asif Ali Zardari will soon announce her as the first lady of Pakistan.
A. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari is 31 years old.
A. No, Aseefa Bhutto is not married.
A. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari is the daughter of the former prime minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto.