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Date of birth25 January 1990
Age31 Years
BirthplaceKarachi, Pakistan
ProfessionEducationist, Philanthropist & Social Worker
NationalityPakistani
Marital statusMarried
SpouseMahmood Chaudhry
FamilyFather: Asif Ali Zardari; Mother: Benazir Bhutto Zardari; Siblings: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Asifa Bhutto Zardari
Bakhtawar Bhutto Biography
Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari is a Pakistani educationist, philanthropist and social worker known as the eldest daughter of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto
Early life and backgroundBakhtawar Bhutto Zardari was born on 25 January 1990 in Karachi, Pakistan. She grew up in Karachi and holds Pakistani nationality. Bakhtawar completed higher education at the University of Edinburgh, where she earned an MA (Hons.) in English Literature.
Career
Bakhtawar has focused her public life on education and philanthropy. She serves as chairperson of the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), a private higher-education institute founded by her mother in 1995. In that role she has been associated with initiatives to strengthen research and academic facilities at the institute, including involvement in establishing a stem cell research laboratory at the Karachi campus.
Public profile
As a member of the Bhutto–Zardari family, Bakhtawar is frequently recognized for her family background: she is the eldest daughter of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto and politician Asif Ali Zardari. Her siblings include Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Asifa Bhutto Zardari.
Bakhtawar has used her public voice on social issues. In 2017 she publicly criticized an amendment to a law that would criminalize eating or drinking in public during Ramadan, arguing that enforcement could harm children, elderly people and those with medical conditions. She also describes herself as an occasional rapper on her Instagram profile and lists interests such as boxing.
Personal life
Bakhtawar married Mahmood Chaudhry, a businessman based in Dubai, following their engagement on 27 November 2020. The couple wed on 29 January 2021. They have one son, born on 10 October 2021.
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In her role at SZABIST and through public commentary, Bakhtawar has remained involved in education and social causes while maintaining a visible profile online. She continues to be associated with the institute her mother founded and to participate in initiatives aimed at expanding research capacity at its Karachi campus.
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Recent Work
Leads the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology and was involved in establishing a stem cell research laboratory at its Karachi campus.
Career Highlights
- Chairperson of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)
- Advocated publicly on social issues such as the enforcement of public fasting laws during Ramadan
- Involved in expanding research facilities at SZABIST, including a stem cell research laboratory
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