ISLAMABAD: Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, President Asif Ali Zardari’s youngest daughter, is set to run in the next by-election for the NA-207 Nawabshah seat, which would be a major step towards her entry into politics.
With Zardari’s ascension to the presidency, this announcement created a vacancy in the seat, giving Aseefa a chance to run for office for the first time.
On Sunday, Aseefa is expected to travel to Nawabshah, where she will formally file her nomination form for the by-election, marking her entry into the political arena and carrying on her family’s political heritage.
Party members and supporters are getting ready to greet her when she arrives at Nawabshah Airport. She will launch her campaign there with a rally headed towards Zardari House.
Concurrently, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari’s upcoming ascension to the position of Pakistan’s first lady lends additional significance to her rapidly developing political career.
Aseefa is going to become the second daughter or sister of a head of state in Pakistani history to carry this esteemed title after her father was sworn in as the country’s fourteenth president.
The role of first lady has traditionally been assigned to the spouse of a head of state or government, therefore this unusual event breaks with precedent.
Aseefa’s unwavering support for her father and the PPP has been a defining feature of her rise to prominence in politics. She has supported Zardari in a number of roles over the last ten years as an outspoken supporter of the party’s political goals.
Notably, her attendance at her father’s presidential oath ceremony highlighted her unshakable dedication to the party’s mission. All eyes are on Aseefa Bhutto Zardari’s campaign as the by-election draws near, as she tries to win over people in NA-207 Nawabshah with their confidence and support.
Aseefa has the potential to significantly impact Pakistan’s political scene and carry on her family’s long heritage as both a political candidate and the country’s first lady.
