Dua Bhutto is a Pakistani politician who had been a member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh from August 2018 to August 2023.

Dua Bhutto
Member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh
In office
13 August 2018 – 11 August 2023
ConstituencyReserved seat for women
Personal details
NationalityPakistani
Political party PTI (2018-present)
Spouse
(m. 2018)
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Political career

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She was elected to the Provincial Assembly of Sindh as a candidate of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on a reserved seat for women in 2018 Pakistani general election.[2][3]

Personal life

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In October 2022, Dua Bhutto approached the Malir family court to file ‘khula [separation]’ from Haleem Adil Sheikh. She stated in his plea that she does not want to live with Sheikh anymore for many reasons.[4] Later it was reported that Bhutto withdrew her plea to seek divorce.[5] The couple have a son together.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "PTI MPA Dua Bhutto declares secret marriage with Haleem Adil Sheikh". Dunya News. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  2. ^ "MPAs to take oath in maiden Sindh assembly session today | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Tanzeela Qambrani, Dua Bhutto attend oath-taking ceremony donning traditional dress". The News. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Dua Bhutto files for divorce from Haleem Adil Sheikh". ARY NEWS. 28 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Dua Bhutto withdraws marriage dissolution case against Haleem Adil Sheikh". 92 News HD. 15 November 2022.
  6. ^ "PTI MPA Dua Bhutto withdraws petition for divorce from Haleem Adil Sheikh". Daily Pakistan Global. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2024.