Bilawal Bhutto Zardari turns 37 today

KARACHI: It’s cake-cutting time at the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) headquarters, and the candles are lit for none other than Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who just turned 37!

As PPP members and supporters celebrated the big day of the PPP chairman, political leaders across Pakistan brought out their best birthday greetings, and some glowing tributes.

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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah led the celebratory chorus, calling Bilawal “the true voice of the nation” and “the guarantee of democracy’s glory.” He added, “Bilawal is working day and night for Sindh’s development and a prosperous Pakistan.”

In his message, the Sindh CM also reminded everyone that Bilawal is carrying the political torch passed down from Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.

Meanwhile, Acting Governor and Sindh Assembly Speaker Syed Owais Qadir Shah dubbed the birthday boy “a champion of democratic values”. Praising his global diplomacy skills, Owais Shah said, “He exposed India’s aggression and raised Pakistan’s voice internationally”.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti also sent a heartfelt message for PPP chairman, calling him “a talented leader” and “a strong defender of democracy.”

PPP leaders were also quick to remind everyone that Bilawal was recently awarded the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, in recognition of his national service and political struggle. In addition to birthday wishes, there was also plenty of praise for Bilawal’s focus on women’s rights, education, health, and economic empowerment.

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Bilawal Bhutto has recently garnered some fan following with the younger generation of Pakistanis as well, primarily in the aftermath of India-Pakistan clash in May 2025. He has also been vocal on the issue of Palestine, at home and on international forums as well. One statement got special attention from audiences in Pakistan and abroad, when he called Modi, a “cheap copy” of Israeli PM Netanyahu, during his address to the National Assembly.

Bilawal has been spearheading Pakistan’s diplomatic engagements, in his capacity as the head of delegation that was chosen by PM Shehbaz Sharif after Pakistan India skirmish. He has been putting his experience as the foreign minister to good use, and garnering support for Pakistan and fans for himself in the process.