Asefa Bhutto-Zardari, the youngest descendant of President Asif Ali Zardari, is all set to enter the political arena by contesting the upcoming by-elections for NA-207 Nawabshah constituency.
In the February 8 general election, President Zardari won the NA-207 Nawabshah seat. However, with his elevation to the presidency, the seat became vacant, paving the way for Aseef to enter the political limelight with her first election.
Aseefa is scheduled to reach Nawabshah tomorrow to submit her nomination form for the by-election. This marks her debut in electoral politics, following in the footsteps of her family’s political legacy.
Arrangements are underway for Aseef’s arrival at the Nawabshah Airport where she will be welcomed by supporters and party members. From there, she will proceed to Zardari House in the middle of the rally to demonstrate her determination to serve the constituency.
With her nomination, Aseefa wants to continue her family’s legacy. As the by-election approaches, all eyes will be on her campaign as she seeks to win the trust and support of the voters in NA-207 Nawabshah.
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After her father Asif Ali Zardari took office as the 14th President of Pakistan, Asefa Bhutto-Zardari is set to assume the title of First Lady. The development is the second instance in the country’s 76-year history that the title will be conferred on the daughter or sister of the head of state.
The title of first lady has traditionally gone to the spouse of a prime minister or head of state, which probably made Aseefa Bhutto’s appointment a rare occurrence after the “King of Reconciliation”, Asif Zardari, also excelled in the matter.
However, during his first term as president in 2008, the position of first lady remained vacant.
