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Politices

Maryam Nawaz Sharif

Political Role: First female Chief Minister of Punjab (2024–present). Early Life: Born 28 October 1973 in Lahore to political leader Nawaz Sharif and Kulsoom Nawaz. Education: Early schooling at Convent of Jesus and Mary, Lahore. Completed FSc at Lahore College for Women (1991). Studied medicine briefly at King Edward Medical College and Fatima Jinnah Medical College but did not complete it after her marriage. Master’s in English Literature from the University of the Punjab. Has also reportedly pursued research/PhD studies on post‑9/11 topics (though her PhD status was questioned publicly). Political Career: Rose to prominence in PML‑N in early 2010s; led youth programs and party strategy; later held leadership roles and now holds executive office as Chief Minister. Family Life: Married Captain (Retd.) Safdar Awan; has three children.

Politices

Romina Khurshid Alam

Political Role: Member of the National Assembly on reserved seats for women since 2013. Early Life: Born on 18 July 1976 in Gujranwala, Punjab. Education: Public sources do not list specific degrees, but her long parliamentary roles indicate formal education required for political office. Religious Journey: Born Christian, later converted to Islam in 2020.

Politices

Shaza Fatima Khawaja

Political Role: Member of the National Assembly since 2013 (reserved seat for women) Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs (Minister of State) Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication (2025‑ ) Education: Completed schooling at Lahore Grammar School. Bachelor’s degree from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Master’s in Political Science/International Relations from the University of Warwick, UK. Career Highlights: Youngest woman elected to the National Assembly in her first term in 2013. Served as Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Commerce & Textile, Vice President of the Young Parliamentarians Forum, and in other leadership roles. Advocates for youth, technology, and skills development in parliament. Professional Notes: Also served as an undergraduate faculty member at LUMS. Comes from a prominent political family (niece of senior PML‑N leader Khawaja Muhammad Asif).

Politices

Tahira Aurangzeb

Political Role: Member of the National Assembly on reserved seats for women (multiple terms since 2008). Early Life & Education: Public information about her education is not widely documented in official sources. Known primarily for her long political career and party involvement, rather than academic credentials. Political Career: Elected to the National Assembly on reserved seats for women from Punjab in 2008, 2013, 2018, and again in 2024. A senior PML‑N voice in parliamentary proceedings. Family & Relations: Married to Raja Aurangzeb Abbasi. Mother of senior PML‑N leader Marriyum Aurangzeb. Sister is politician Najma Hameed.

Artist, Singer

Hadiqa Kiani

Profession Singer, songwriter, philanthropist, former diplomat Education Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts – Lahore Career & Contributions One of Pakistan’s best-selling female pop artists Known for blending pop, folk, and classical music Represented Pakistan internationally through cultural diplomacy Humanitarian Work Founder of Vashe Foundation Active in disaster relief, women’s empowerment, and education Awards Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Multiple Lux Style Awards Legacy Cultural icon who merged music with activism and diplomacy

Artist, Singer

Abida Parveen

Profession Sufi vocalist, composer Education Bachelor’s degree (general education) Formal training in Sindhi, Persian, Urdu, and Sufi poetry Trained in classical music by her father, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Parveen Career & Contributions Global ambassador of Sufi music Performs kafis, ghazals, and kalams of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Bulleh Shah, Rumi Honors Hilal-i-Imtiaz Sitara-i-Imtiaz Pride of Performance Legacy One of the most influential Sufi singers in the world Known as the “Queen of Sufi Music”

Artist

Nigar Nazar

Profession Cartoonist, filmmaker, women’s rights advocate Education Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts – University of Karachi Career & Contributions Pakistan’s first female political cartoonist Created the iconic cartoon character Gogi Founder of Gogi Studios Media Work Produced animated films and social-awareness content Focused on women’s rights, education, tolerance, and democracy Legacy Pioneer of feminist political satire in Pakistan

Artist

Sheema Kirmani

Profession Classical dancer, choreographer, women’s rights activist Education Master’s degree in Economics – University of Karachi Trained in Bharatanatyam and classical dance in Pakistan and India Career & Contributions Founder of Tehrik-e-Niswan Used dance as cultural resistance during periods of repression Performed globally, promoting peace, feminism, and cultural dialogue Awards Pride of Performance Sitara-i-Imtiaz Legacy Symbol of artistic courage and women’s empowerment in Pakistan

Artist

Shahzia Sikander

Profession Contemporary visual artist; pioneer of neo-miniature art Education Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore Master of Fine Arts (MFA) – Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), USA Career & Contributions Internationally acclaimed for reviving and transforming Indo-Persian miniature painting Works span drawing, painting, animation, video, and installation art Her art addresses power, colonial history, gender, migration, and politics Recognition Exhibited at major institutions including MoMA, Guggenheim, Tate Modern Recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship (Genius Grant) Legacy One of Pakistan’s most globally influential contemporary artists Founder of the neo-miniature movement

Private Sector

Sawera Pasha

Specialty: Cricket Journalism Education Media & Journalism studies Career Transitioned from TV to digital platforms One of Pakistan’s most-followed sports YouTubers

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