In an unprecedented move, President Asif Zardari has chosen his daughter, Asifa Bhutto Zardari, to assume the role of First Lady. This decision marks a significant departure from tradition, as the title is typically bestowed upon the wife of the President.
Asifa Bhutto Zardari, a key figure in the Pakistan People’s Party, has been a prominent presence in the 2024 general elections. She has been instrumental in bolstering support for her brother, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, throughout the campaign.
Born on February 3, 1993, Asifa Bhutto Zardari hails from a distinguished political lineage. She is the youngest child of the late Benazir Bhutto, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Asif Ali Zardari, former President. Her siblings include Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari.
Her grandparents, the late Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, founder of the Pakistan People’s Party, and Nusrat Bhutto, of Iranian descent, along with her uncles Shahnawaz Bhutto and Murtaza Bhutto, further underscore the family’s deep-rooted political legacy.
Asifa Bhutto Zardari’s close relationship with her father has been evident throughout her life. She often seen accompanying him during his time in prison and court appearances. Most recently, she was by his side during the swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Palace, a moment captured and shared by her sister, Bakhtawar Bhutto.
