Aseefa Bhutto, President Zardari’s Daughter to Ascend as Pakistan's First Lady| Oneindia News

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Aseefa Bhutto, daughter of Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and late ex-PM Benazir Bhutto, will become Pakistan's First Lady, a first in the nation's history. At 31, she's been active in politics, standing alongside her father. Aseefa's leadership journey in the Bhutto-Zardari dynasty marks a significant shift, reflecting her strong political commitment and growing influence in Pakistan's political arena.      #AseefaBhutto #AsifAliZardari # BenazirBhutto #BilawalBhutto #Pakistanelections #Pakistanpresident #Pakistannews #Pakistanupdate #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~

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00:00 Asifa Bhutto, the daughter of Pakistan's recently inaugurated President Asif Ali Zardari and

00:06 the late former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, is set to assume the role of country's first

00:11 lady, as reported by the Pakistani media outlets.

00:16 This historic development marks the first instance in Pakistan's annals where President's

00:20 daughter rather than his wife is bestowed with this formal title.

00:24 At the age of 31, Asifa will be the youngest offspring of Pakistan's first female Prime

00:29 Minister Benazir Bhutto and the nation's only two-term President Asif Ali Zardari.

00:34 Having been a prominent figure alongside President Zardari for the past decade, Asifa has steadily

00:39 ascended the political hierarchy within the influential Bhutto-Zardari family.

00:44 The vacancy of first lady's position has persisted during Zardari's initial presidential term

00:49 from 2008 to 2013, following Benazir Bhutto's tragic assassination during the election rally

00:55 back in 2007.

00:57 Asifa was present in Zardari's inauguration as the 14th President of Pakistan on Sunday,

01:02 underscoring her involving role in national politics.

01:06 For those who don't know, she made her political debut back in November 2020, actively engaging

01:10 in the electoral campaign of the Pakistan's People's Party ahead of the February 8 polls.

01:16 She also spearheaded various rallies to garner support for her brother Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

01:20 as the Prime Minister candidate for the party.

01:23 However, that hasn't happened, instead of that, Shahbaz Sharif is going to become the

01:27 Prime Minister.

01:29 President Zardari has long expressed his desire to involve all of his three children, Bilawal,

01:33 Bhaktawar and Asifa in the PPP, grooming them for leadership roles within the party, according

01:38 to the Pakistani newspapers.

01:40 However, Asifa had exhibited a stronger inclination towards the Bhutto family's political legacy

01:45 compared to her siblings.

01:48 Asifa's frequent appearances alongside the father at political events, ceremonies and

01:52 rallies have solidified her standing within the PPP and Pakistan's notable public sphere.

01:57 In addition, she also accompanied her father during his visit to meet Malala Yousafzai

02:01 in Birmingham back in 2012, showcasing her involvement in social causes and diplomatic

02:07 engagements.

02:08 She is also active on social media platforms like X and Facebook.

02:11 Asifa regularly comments on political developments in Pakistan.

02:15 Her impactful role as a polio eradication ambassador has further bolstered her public

02:20 profile.

02:21 Now, as she spearheads campaigns, interacted with officials and visited affected families

02:25 to combat the disease, she is now all set to become Pakistan's first lady.

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