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Subramania Bharati
Maryam Riaz Wattoo | |
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| مریم ریاض وٹو | |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Political strategist |
| Political party | PTI (2025-present) |
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Maryam Riaz Wattoo has been involved in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), where she played a role in political management discussions. She introduced Imran Khan to Bushra Bibi, who later became his wife.[1] In the UAE, she has worked as an advisor for higher education affairs in the Ministry of Education.
Career
Wattoo has worked in the United Arab Emirates as an advisor for higher education affairs in the Ministry of Education.[2]
She led the Higher Education Development Project, a World Bank-funded initiative in Pakistan, aimed at reforming the country's higher education sector through policy improvements, digital transformation, and institutional capacity building.[3]
Politics
Wattoo has been associated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and has been involved in discussions regarding the party's internal matters and leadership concerns.[4]
References
- ^ "Who is Bushra Bibi? Imran Khan's wife stands at the forefront of the Pakistan protests". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Times Higher Education's Arab University Rankings advisory board". Times Higher Education. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "Fact check: Did the former first lady's sister work for HEC from UAE?". The News International. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ "PTI leadership concerned over Bushra's sister, spokesperson's narrative: Marwat". Geo News. Retrieved 5 February 2025.