Why benazir married zardari

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Entertainment News Sports. India World Business Fact Check. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email. Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email. Print this article. It all began in London almost a year before the marriage. Asif Ali was studying at the London School of Economics and intended to take up a housing business after completing his studies. Reconciling herself with choosing an arranged marriage, especially in a society where she had studied and developed her sense of life, was a difficult task.

Every mother wants her daughter married and I felt obligations to my family and my religion. Begum Bhutto clearly told the Zardari family that since Benazir was in politics, she would continue doing so and no hurdles should ever be created for her. Once the proposal was accepted, there was no hassle for the ceremony. She asked her mother not to arrange dowry. When the probable date for marriage was fixed, Benazir asked to postpone it because of violence in Karachi.

The date was then fixed to Dec 17, Before the main occasion, Benazir published a brochure explaining the cultural customs and traditions like Mehendi, Mayoon and finally Rukhsati. Benazir wanted to make it a historic event. That is why she refused to make it an occasion of a few people gathered in a five-star hotel.

There were no formal invitations while members from both families as well as party supporters attended the occasion in their numbers. Benazir was clad in a white silk tunic with gold embroidery and Asif wore a traditional Baloch turban and cream-colour traditional trousers. The Nikah ceremony took place amidst a huge crowd; it could easily be mistaken for a huge public meeting.

Beyond public scenes, both families held a number of private celebrations, but the change in the political life of the couple was immense. Asif quickly developed a taste for politics. After the elections, he played a crucial role in defeating Nawaz Sharif when he wanted to force a vote of no-confidence against Benazir.

Shyam Bhatia recalls his frank conversation with Benazir Bhutto before her wedding about an interested paramour. One was the son of a senior party functionary, but he was believed to have a drinking problem. Another party loyalist was also turned down by her because he came across as an opportunist, although he did win favour in a different way some years later when he was brought into the cabinet.

Facebook Count. Twitter Share. After some time, Benazir Bhutto broke the silence. Much to the surprise of many, Benazir accepts an arranged marriage proposal. Read more. On DawnNews. Comments 22 Closed. Popular Newest Oldest. Dec 18, am. Since when did Zardari study at LSE? This is the first I've heard of this Recommend 0.

May her soul rest in peace, at least in he life establishment never let her live with peace. Dec 18, pm. Altaf He did study. He got his Phd.