The lavish wedding celebrations of Junaid Safdar, son of Pakistani politician Maryam Nawaz, and Shanzay Ali Rohail in Lahore drew significant public and media attention. While the high-profile guest list and grandeur of the event were expected to make headlines, it was Punjab’s Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb who unexpectedly became a major talking point on social media.Photographs and videos from the festivities showed Marriyum Aurangzeb with a noticeably transformed appearance. Social media users quickly pointed out her sharper facial features, leaner frame, and overall refreshed look, sparking widespread discussion online. Comparisons with her previous public appearances circulated widely, with many users speculating about the reasons behind her changed appearance. Some online commentary went as far as suggesting possible cosmetic procedures, though no confirmation has been provided and Aurangzeb herself has not commented on the speculation.Marriyum Aurangzeb, 45, is a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and has been associated with the party since 2013. She currently serves as Senior Minister in the Punjab government, overseeing several important portfolios, including information, environment protection, planning, forestry, wildlife, fisheries, and special initiatives. Reports also indicate that she has been assigned responsibilities related to tourism, archaeology, and museums.Previously, Aurangzeb served as Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting from 2016 to 2018 and again from April 2022 to August 2023 during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s tenure. She was also elected twice to Pakistan’s National Assembly on seats reserved for women, in 2013 and 2018.Born in Lahore in 1980, Aurangzeb comes from a political family. She completed her early education in Islamabad before earning a Master’s degree in Economics from Quaid-i-Azam University and a Master’s in Environment and Development from King’s College London. Prior to entering politics, she worked for nearly a decade with WWF-Pakistan, focusing on environmental advocacy and sustainable development.
