Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has decided to confer title of first lady upon his daughter Aseefa Bhutto.

Traditionally, role of ‘first lady’ has been reserved for wives of presidents or prime ministers.

Investigation into matter has revealed that president holds authority to confer title upon any female member of his family.

Legal experts confirmed that there are no legal barriers preventing such an appointment. Meanwhile, PPP leaders including Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah held meeting to finalise members for provincial Cabinet.

According to details, Sindh CM consulted with President Asif Ali Zardari to finalise names for Cabinet.

Sources privy to development said that around 10 members of Sindh Cabinet would take oath in first phase.

Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Sharjeel Inam Memon, Syed Sardar Shah, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, Saeed Ghani and others would be part of Cabinet.

In meeting, in which PPP Women Wing President Faryal Talpur was also present, portfolios of proposed ministers were also deliberated.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 12 2024

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