Shazia Atta Marri
Shazia Atta Marri is a prominent Pakistani politician and the current Central Spokesperson for the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP). She is a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan representing the NA-209 Sanghar constituency.
Current Political Standing
- National Assembly Member: Re-elected in the February 2024 general elections, she remains an active legislator.
- Legislative Work: In 2025, she introduced several key bills, including the Zakat and Ushr (Amendment) Bill, the Capital Development Authority (Amendment) Bill, and the Qanun-e-Shahadat (Amendment) Bill.
- Advocacy: She frequently speaks on national issues such as airport delays at Jinnah International Airport and the preservation of trees in Islamabad.
Past Roles & Background
- Federal Minister: Served as the Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety from April 2022 to August 2023.
- Chairperson BISP: Formerly chaired the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) during her ministerial tenure.
- Personal Background: Born on 8 October 1966, she is the daughter of Atta Muhammad Marri, a veteran politician. Her family’s political roots are centered in Sanghar, Sindh.