What Maryam Nawaz’s Son Junaid Safdar Said About His First Marriage After Announcing Divorce in 2023

The wedding celebrations of Junaid Safdar, son of Maryam Nawaz, have drawn widespread attention across Pakistan, with social media closely tracking every detail of the high-profile ceremonies held in Lahore.

As visuals from the lavish wedding festivities continue to circulate online, renewed focus has also returned to Junaid Safdar’s previous marriage and divorce, which he publicly acknowledged in 2023 through a brief message on social media.

What Junaid Safdar said about his divorce

In October 2023, Junaid Safdar confirmed the end of his first marriage via an Instagram Stories post, choosing a restrained and private tone. In the statement, he said the separation was a personal matter and requested privacy, adding that he wished peace for both sides and would not comment further on the issue.

The message was widely shared at the time, especially given Safdar’s prominent political lineage and public profile.

Details of his first marriage

Junaid Safdar was previously married to Ayesha Saif Ur Rehman, with the nikah ceremony held in London in 2021. The wedding attracted significant attention, not only for its scale but also for the circumstances surrounding it.

At the time, Safdar’s parents were unable to travel abroad due to legal restrictions in Pakistan and attended the ceremony virtually. The marriage later saw celebratory events in Pakistan as well. 

Political lineage and public interest

Junaid Safdar belongs to one of Pakistan’s most influential political families and is the grandson of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. His personal milestones, including marriage and divorce, often draw public scrutiny due to this association.

His recent wedding marks his second marriage, coming more than two years after the divorce announcement. While the celebrations have dominated online discourse, Safdar himself has continued to maintain silence on his past relationship, keeping the matter firmly private.