Aseefa Bhutto Zardari currently serves as a Member of the National Assembly for Shaheed Benazirabad Nawabshah, and First Lady of Pakistan. She is the daughter of former Prime Minister Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and current President Asif Ali Zardari, as well as the sister of former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. With a deep-rooted commitment to her family’s storied legacy of social justice and public service, Aseefa has emerged as a dedicated advocate for healthcare, education, and women’s rights, working to uplift marginalized communities across the country
Recently stepping into the role of First Lady of Pakistan, Aseefa’s presence has allowed her to further champion issues such as accessible healthcare, and polio eradication—a cause close to her heart. As a Rotary Ambassador and a former UN Ambassador for Polio Eradication in Pakistan, her advocacy has led her to work closely with global organizations, drawing attention to Pakistan’s efforts in eradicating polio and improving public health standards.
She has also particularly shown a keen interest in raising breast cancer awareness, the most common cancer in Pakistan, and tuberculosis prevention, taking on the role of champion for TB advocacy.