Junaid Safdar confirms divorce with Ayesha

ISLAMABAD: Junaid Safdar, the son of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz confirmed on Thursday that he and his wife Ayesha have separated after more than two years of marriage.

In an Instagram story, Safdar acknowledged, “The news about my divorce is true.” The couple had tied the knot in August 2021, with their wedding ceremonies held in both London and Pakistan.

Throughout their marriage, the couple had maintained a low profile, away from the media’s attention.

Safdar emphasized the private nature of the matter and appealed to the media for respecting their privacy. He stated, “This is an entirely private matter, and I request the media to respect our privacy. I hope with this decision we find our peace In Shaa Allah. I will speak no further on this matter.” He added, “I wish her well.”

Subsequently, Junaid removed all photographs of his former wife from his Instagram account.

Ayesha, the former spouse of Junaid Safdar, is the daughter of Saif ur Rehman Khan, the former head of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), a businessman with interests in Pakistan, Qatar, and Middle Eastern countries.

Ayesha was born and raised in Qatar and received her primary and secondary education in British schools. She excelled in her O and A levels. Later, she pursued higher education at the esteemed University College London (UCL), earning a BEng in Civil Engineering.

Ayesha held a position as a Director at Redco International, a prominent industrial and contracting group based in Qatar since 1981, with a substantial workforce of 20,000 employees and engineers.

Her interests encompass reading, horse riding, interior decoration, and history. She has a profound appreciation for nature, enjoys hiking, and has a passion for traveling, as indicated in her profiles.