Karachi, 24 October, 2026 (Ghufran): 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 Bhutto had inspired her since childhood and that her political journey and achievements had left a lasting impression on countless women across Pakistan. Highlighting Benazir’s historic achievement as the country’s first female prime minister, Aymen noted that she led a democratic government despite numerous challenges. She said Benazir’s life had taught her that women should never limit their ambitions. The actor described joining the PPP as more than a political move, calling it 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 expressed confidence that her education and professional experience would help her contribute meaningfully to the country. She also thanked President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for their leadership. Before entering the entertainment industry, Aymen worked in investment banking and consulting in New York. She rose to widespread recognition through the popular television drama Chupke Chupke in 2021.