KARACHI (Web Desk) - Pakistani actor Aymen Saleem, daughter of former national cricketer Saleem Yousuf, has entered politics by joining the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), describing former prime minister Benazir Bhutto as her lifelong inspiration.
Aymen announced her decision at a press conference in Karachi alongside senior PPP leader Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, expressing pride and gratitude at becoming part of the party.
She said Benazir had inspired her since childhood, adding that her political journey and achievements had left a lasting impression on countless women across the country.
Aymen highlighted Benazir’s historic achievement as Pakistan’s first female prime minister, noting that she led a democratic government despite numerous challenges.
She said Benazir’s life taught her that women should never limit their ambitions.
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The actor emphasised that joining the PPP was more than a political move, describing it as a commitment to serving Pakistan and its people.
Aymen also credited her father’s more than decade-long representation of Pakistan in cricket for instilling patriotism in her from an early age.
She said her education and professional experiences would help her make the most of the opportunity to contribute to the country.
She also thanked President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for their leadership.
Before entering showbiz, Aymen worked in investment banking and consulting in New York.
She gained widespread recognition through the popular television drama Chupke Chupke in 2021.