[VIDEOS] Aseefa Bhutto Zardari: Another politician emerges from the Bhutto Zardari family

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On March 17 2024, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari officially entered politics by filing her nomination. She is the youngest daughter of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and late former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Her formal entry into politics has been long awaited.

Aseefa filed her nomination for by-elections from the National Assembly (NA-207 Nawabshah-I) constituency. Her father, who won from the constituency, vacated the seat in the Sindh province after becoming the President. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) announced the same on social media.

“Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has submitted her nomination form for NA-207 by-election. Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari reached the Returning Officer’s office in Nawabshah and submitted the nomination forms," the PPP posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Since 2013, Aseefa’s entry into active politics has been speculated. Several PPP leaders say that Aseefa will take over the party’s leadership. They believe President Zardari considers his youngest daughter more politically-equipped than his other two children.

Aseefa, a part of Pakistan’s history​

Aseefa became part of Pakistan’s history when, months after her birth in February 1993, she became the first baby in the country to be vaccinated against polio. It was her mother, Benazir Bhutto, who started the immunisation programme by administering oral polio drops to Aseefa. At that time, Pakistan had around 22,000 cases of polio. Aseefa later became Pakistan’s ambassador for the national polio eradication campaign.

Education​

Aseefa has a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and Sociology from Oxford Brookes University, UK. In 2016, she finished her Master’s degree in global health and development from University College London. Her father and sister, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari, attended the ceremony in London.

History of violence​

Benazir Bhutto, the daughter of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was the first woman Prime Minister of the country. Aseefa’s mother is, so far, the only female Prime Minister Pakistan has had. Benazir, in December 2007, was assassinated allegedly by a teenage boy belonging to the Pakistani Taliban. However, Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attack as well.

First Lady of Pakistan​

Aseefa Bhutto Zardari is all set to become the First Lady of Pakistan, a position typically reserved for the President’s spouse. President Asif Ali Zardari decided to bestow the honour to his daughter. Since President Zardari is a widower who never remarried, the position would have remained vacant otherwise.

Politics in family​

Both parents of Aseefa were Prime Ministers of Pakistan. Her brother, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, is the Chairman of PPP. He also served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs between April 2022 and August 2023. Her aunt Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho is the Sindh Health Minister.

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Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, daughter of Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and late former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, officially entered politics on March 17 by filing a nomination. She is speculated to lead the PPP party in the future

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Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has officially entered politics. an she become as good a leader as her mother Benazir Bhutto was?

 

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Aseefa Bhutto Zardari took the oath as a member of the National Assembly.

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Will we ever see an end to the generational politics in Pakistan? I don't see this happening in the next few decades at least.

 

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Aseefa Bhutto criticises budget, calls for unity and relief for masses​

Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari and sister of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, has criticised the current economic situation in Pakistan, highlighting record-high inflation and unemployment.

Speaking in the National Assembly on Sunday, the PPP member said the new budget does not represent the public and should have provided relief for farmers and ordinary citizens.

"Do the people of Pakistan deserve this anti-people budget?" she asked. "We need to move forward to provide relief for the common man and strengthen our farmers. The people of Pakistan deserve better, and we should work together to achieve improvement."

Aseefa emphasised the importance of unity during times of ideological division and conflict. "At a time when people are divided by their ideological beliefs, when disagreements are weaponised, and dissent is met with violence, it is crucial for us as elected members of this house to rise and discuss these issues," she said.

She urged for tolerance to extend beyond speeches and words, calling for action and the rejection of divisive politics. "We must unite for the people's sake and find ways to provide them with relief," she added. "We need to use our human resources for development and find methods to give direct relief to the poor. I hope we will witness a new era in politics."

Addressing the need for national unity, Aseefa pointed out the challenges faced by Sindh, such as prolonged power outages. "When the President talks about unity, it is the need of the hour. Blame games are not the solution to any problem. In this scorching heat, Sindh is suffering from power cuts of 15 to 20 hours. This is unbearable."

She concluded by expressing hope for a new political culture that rejects divisive politics and addresses critical issues like wheat import decisions. "We must strengthen our farmers and work towards a better future together."

Aseefa Bhutto criticises budget, calls for unity and relief for masses | The Express Tribune

PPP MNA slams current economic situation in Pakistan, highlighting record-high inflation and unemployment

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Aseefa says she will not take salary and allowances from NA

Aseefa Bhutto, daughter of former President Asif Ali Zardari and sister of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has announced that she will not accept any salary or allowances as a member of the National Assembly.

Writing to the National Assembly Secretariat, Aseefa stated that she will not accept any remuneration for her role as an elected representative.

She has requested that any salary or allowances that may have been issued be revoked.

Asifha Bhutto was elected unopposed in the by-election for the National Assembly seat NA-207 in Nawabshah, representing the Pakistan Peoples Party.


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Aseefa says she will not take salary and allowances from NA

Aseefa Bhutto, daughter of former President Asif Ali Zardari and sister of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has announced that she will not accept any salary or allowances as a member of the National Assembly.

Writing to the National Assembly Secretariat, Aseefa stated that she will not accept any remuneration for her role as an elected representative.

She has requested that any salary or allowances that may have been issued be revoked.

Asifha Bhutto was elected unopposed in the by-election for the National Assembly seat NA-207 in Nawabshah, representing the Pakistan Peoples Party.


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That's very big of her. Maybe she can persuade crooked daddy and auntie to stop stealing billions from the poor of Sindh and pay back the trillions stolen over the decades.

 

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Only time will tell if it was the right decision

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