Quick Info
| Profession | Author, Artist, Activist |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 18/02/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Tehmina Durrani
17/04/2025
Tehmina Durrani held a solo art exhibition titled 'A Love Affair' at the Tanzara Art Gallery in Saidpur Village, Islamabad, in April 2025. The show featured paintings exploring the roles and struggles of women in society. It was attended by prominent social, political and diplomatic figures and was set to run until 24 April 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Tehmina Durrani is a Pakistani author, artist, and women's and children's rights activist known for her bestselling autobiography My Feudal Lord. | |
| Born into a prominent family in Karachi with mixed Pashtun and Punjabi heritage, she is the daughter of Shahkur Ullah Durrani, former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan and Managing Director of Pakistan International Airlines. | |
| She married politician Shehbaz Sharif in 2003 and served as First Lady of Pakistan during his terms as Prime Minister in 2022 and 2024. | |
| She is also recognised as a humanitarian and has exhibited her paintings as a visual artist, including a solo exhibition in Islamabad in 2025. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5’ 6”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Lady Jennings Nursery School, Karachi |
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Personal Life
| Durrani founded the Tehmina Durrani Foundation (TDF) in 2015, formally launched in 2017, dedicated to women's empowerment, children's rights, and establishing a welfare state inspired by Abdul Sattar Edhi's humanitarian values. | |
| She is a prominent advocate against acid violence, government corruption, and for religious reform and the empowerment of Muslim women. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||
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Career
| Debut | Writing (Book) - My Feudal Lord (1991) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She came from a prominent political family. | |
| 2. In 2022, she served as the First Lady of Pakistan. | |
| 3. Her autobiography "My Feudal Lord" is inspired by her life and marriage to Mustafa Khar. | |
| 4. She established the Tehmina Durrani Foundation in 2015. | |
| 5. In 1993, she joined a hunger strike protesting government corruption. | |
| 6. She arranged for Fakhra Younus to receive treatment in Italy. | |
| 7. She was involved in a movement to advocate for the freedom of spirit in Islam and the empowerment of Muslim women. | |
| 8. She authored the novel 'Blasphemy' in 1998, which critiques hypocrisy among Muslim clergy and addresses issues like Nikah Halala. | |
| 9. She worked closely with humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi, ghostwriting his memoir 'A Mirror to the Blind'. |
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