Marriyum Aurangzeb (Pakistani Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Pakistani
Date of Birth	16/07/1980
Age	45 years
Birthplace	Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Political Journey	Joined Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) 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. Appointed as Personal Staff Officer (PSO) to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to assist with provincial government affairs.

Political Journey

Joined Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) 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.
Appointed as Personal Staff Officer (PSO) to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to assist with provincial government affairs.

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Brown

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

Religion	Islam
Food Habit	Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Husband/Spouse	Aly Ud Din Ahmad Taseer
Children	2 Sons

Family

Father

Raja Aurangzeb Abbasi

Mother

Tahira Aurangzeb

Spouse

Aly Ud Din Ahmad Taseer

Children

2 Sons

Other Relatives

Aunt	Najma Hameed

Career

Summary	Marriyum Aurangzeb has built a prominent career in Pakistani politics, gaining recognition for her roles within the PML-N party. Before entering politics, she worked with WWF-Pakistan from 2004 to 2013, where she spearheaded global campaigns for environmental policymaking. Her early involvement in politics was evident as she climbed the ranks to hold significant ministerial positions at both federal and provincial levels. She has been instrumental in media, information, and environmental portfolios, and currently serves as Senior Minister of Punjab overseeing environment protection, planning, forestry, fisheries, wildlife, special initiatives, tourism, archaeology, and museums.

Summary

Marriyum Aurangzeb has built a prominent career in Pakistani politics, gaining recognition for her roles within the PML-N party. Before entering politics, she worked with WWF-Pakistan from 2004 to 2013, where she spearheaded global campaigns for environmental policymaking. Her early involvement in politics was evident as she climbed the ranks to hold significant ministerial positions at both federal and provincial levels. She has been instrumental in media, information, and environmental portfolios, and currently serves as Senior Minister of Punjab overseeing environment protection, planning, forestry, fisheries, wildlife, special initiatives, tourism, archaeology, and museums.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/marriyum_aurangzeb/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/MarriyumAurangzebPMLN/
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@MarriyumOfficial
Twitter	https://x.com/MarriyumOffice

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in a politically active family based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
2. Worked with WWF-Pakistan from 2004 to 2013.
3. Joined the Pakistan Muslim League (N) in 2013 and contested the general elections.
4. Rose quickly within the party and developed a close working relationship with Maryam Nawaz.
5. Contributed to supervising education sector matters within the party.
6. Her political journey has involved multiple ministerial roles, significantly impacting the nation's media and information sectors.
7. Holds an MSc in Environment and Development from King's College London, reflecting her advocacy for environmental conservation and sustainable development.
8. Virtually serves as deputy chief minister of Punjab due to her role assisting Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Marriyum Aurangzeb Politician Pakistani Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan