Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who is more often in news for receiving backlash for his uncalled for remarks on India, is now getting the internet’s attention for a very different reason. This time, the former foreign minister of Pakistan is at the centre of an unusual rumour about his personal life.
Social media was flooded with claims that Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari had travelled to Liechtenstein, the tiny European principality situated between Switzerland and Austria, allegedly to settle details surrounding the wedding of his son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Adding to the rumours, Pakistan’s Urdu-language daily Daily Ausaf published a report claiming that wedding arrangements had already begun. The report was subsequently removed. However, its statement did not disclose where he had gone or provide any explanation for the trip.
The 37-year-old son of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto is set to be married into the royal family of Austria, according to several unfounded claims. The Pakistani Presidency later confirmed on August 27 that Zardari had travelled overseas on a private visit.
Putting a stop to the gossip mill, Karachi Mayor and PPP leader Murtaza Wahab said the reports of Bilawal Bhutto’s engagement and wedding were “incorrect and unfounded”. Citing unnamed sources, the newspaper said Zardari was on a private European trip reportedly linked to the alleged wedding plans. He issued a clarification in a post on X late on Saturday night as speculation grew rife.
