Asefa Bhutto Zardari, member of the National Assembly and eminent leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), has become the only legislative among the 314 members to refuse his monthly salary.
The daughter of former president Asif Ali Zardari and the sister of the president of the PPP, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Asefa Bhutto Zardari were elected without opposition from NA-207.
Since he took office as a member of the National Assembly (MNA) last year, Asefa refused to accept a government salary.
In June 2024, just two months after his oath, Asefa announced that she would not have any salary or allowance.
Last month, the first lady of Pakistan and president of Sindh Peoples Welfare Trust (SPWT) Asefa Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the revolutionary ceremony of the Popular School, a transformative educational initiative aimed at promoting quality education and empowerment young people.
The SPWT, founded by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto in February 1987, continues with its inheritance of edifying communities by education and health care.
Asefa Bhutto Zardari was accompanied by Szabist Chancellor and the Minister of Sindh for Health Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho with the SPWT board of directors, including Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Abdul Aziz Edhi, Khursheed Junejo, Lubna Khalid and Suleman Shaikh.
The popular school will be built in Karachi and is designed to provide an advanced educational environment. As part of the first phase, the project will include primary and secondary school installations, an administrative block, ensuring modern and holistic learning experience for students.
