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Pakistani actor Aymen Saleem, daughter of former national cricketer Saleem Yousuf, has entered politics by joining the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). She described former prime minister Benazir Bhutto as a lifelong source of inspiration.
Aymen announced her decision at a press conference in Karachi alongside senior PPP leader Nisar Ahmed Khuhro. She expressed pride and gratitude at becoming part of the political party.
Aymen said Benazir Bhutto had inspired her since childhood. She noted that the former prime minister’s political journey and achievements had left a lasting impression on women across Pakistan.
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She also highlighted Benazir’s historic achievement as the country’s first female prime minister. According to Aymen, Benazir led a democratic government despite facing numerous challenges.
Aymen said Benazir’s life taught women not to limit their ambitions.
Aymen described joining the PPP as more than a political move. She said the decision reflected her commitment to serving Pakistan and its people.
She credited her father, Saleem Yousuf, with instilling patriotism in her from an early age. He represented Pakistan in international cricket for more than a decade, she said.
Aymen added that her education and professional experience would help her contribute to the country. She also thanked President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for their leadership.
Before entering the entertainment industry, Aymen worked in investment banking and consulting in New York.
She gained widespread recognition through the popular television drama Chupke Chupke in 2021. Her move into politics marks a new chapter in her public life.
Her announcement adds an entertainment industry figure to the PPP’s political ranks, although details of her future political role and responsibilities have not been specified in the supplied report.
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