Marriyum Aurangzeb Age, Wiki and Bio

Marriyum Aurangzeb

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth16/07/1980
Age45 years
BirthplaceLahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Bio/Wiki

Political Journey
  • Joined Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) in 2013.
  • Elected to the National Assembly on a reserved seat for women as a PML-N candidate in 2013.
  • Served as Parliamentary Secretary for Interior from 2013 to 2016.
  • Held the position of Chief Organiser of PML-N Youth Women Wing in Islamabad and Rawalpindi from 2013 to 2016.
  • Appointed Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting in October 2016.
  • Ceased ministerial duties after the disqualification of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in July 2017.
  • Re-appointed Minister of State for Information in August 2017 following the new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's takeover.
  • Became Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting in April 2018.
  • Left office after the National Assembly's dissolution in May 2018.
  • Became official spokesperson for Pakistan Muslim League (N) in June 2018.
  • Re-elected to the National Assembly on a reserved seat for women from Punjab in 2018.
  • Served as Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif from April 2022 to August 2023.
  • Took oath as Member of the Punjab Assembly on 23 February 2024.
  • Inducted into the Punjab cabinet as Senior Minister of Punjab with multiple portfolios on 6 March 2024.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

Institutions
  • Federal Government College, Islamabad
  • Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad
  • King's College London, England
Degrees
  • FSc. in Premedical from Federal Government College (September 1996)
  • Bachelor of Arts from Federal Government College (September 1998)
  • Master of Science in Economics from Quaid-i-Azam University (February 2002)
  • Master of Science in Environment and Development from King's College London (September 2003)

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Food HabitVegetarian/Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Husband/SpouseAly Ud Din Ahmad Taseer
Children2 Sons

Family

FatherRaja Aurangzeb Abbasi
MotherTahira Aurangzeb
SpouseAly Ud Din Ahmad Taseer
Children2 Sons
Other Relatives
AuntNajma Hameed

Career

SummaryMarriyum Aurangzeb has built a prominent career in Pakistani politics, gaining recognition for her roles within the PML-N party. Her early involvement in politics was evident as she climbed the ranks to hold significant ministerial positions. She has also made headlines due to controversies and her commitments to various political and social causes.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://l.facebook.com/l.php
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MarriyumAurangzebPMLN/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@MarriyumOfficial
Twitterhttps://x.com/MarriyumOffice

Some Lesser Known Facts

Grew up in a politically active family based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Worked with WWF-Pakistan from 2004 to 2013.
Joined the Pakistan Muslim League (N) in 2013 and contested the general elections.
Rose quickly within the party and developed a close working relationship with Maryam Nawaz.
Contributed to supervising education sector matters within the party.
Her political journey has involved multiple ministerial roles, significantly impacting the nation's media and information sectors.