Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, the youngest offspring of President Asif Ali Zardari, is poised to enter the political arena by contesting the upcoming by-election for the NA-207 Nawabshah constituency.
In the February 8 general elections, President Zardari had won the NA-207 Nawabshah seat. However, with his elevation to the office of the president, the seat became vacant, paving the way for Aseefa to step into the political spotlight with her maiden election.
Aseefa reached Nawabshah on Saturday afternoon, where she is set to submit her nomination form for the by-election tomorrow. This marks her debut in electoral politics, following in the footsteps of her family's political legacy.
She was accompanied by Sindh Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho. Aseefa was warmly received by PPP supporters, who raised slogans of ‘Jiye Bhutto’ and showered her with rose petals. She will proceed to Zardari House amidst a rally to demonstrate her commitment to serving the constituency.
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With her nomination, Aseefa aims to carry forward her family's legacy. As the by-election approaches, all eyes will be on her campaign as she seeks to secure the trust and support of voters in NA-207 Nawabshah.
After her father, Asif Ali Zardari, assumed office as the 14th president of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari is set to assume the title of first lady. This development marks the second instance in the nation's 76-year history where a daughter or a sister of a head of state will be conferred with the title.
The designation of First Lady traditionally went to the spouse of a head of government or head of state, making Aseefa Bhutto's likely appointment a rare occurrence after the 'King of Reconciliation', Asif Zardari, excelled in this matter as well.
However, during his first stint as president in 2008, the position of the first lady had been left vacant.
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Asifa Bhutto's journey to the forefront of politics has been characterized by her unwavering support for her father and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Over the past decade, she has stood by Asif Zardari, lending her voice and commitment to furthering the party's political objectives.
The day Asif Ali Zardari was set to take the oath of office as the 14th president of the country, Aseefa arrived at the occasion by his side. The official account of the PPP on X had tweeted: "First lady with the President", sharing a picture of the two arriving for the oath ceremony.
