Preparations are underway for the second marriage of Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, with the wedding  scheduled to take place in January 2026.

Former National Assembly member Shaikh Rohale Asghar confirmed in a recent interview that Junaid is going to marry his granddaughter Shanzey Ali Rohale.

He said that Shanzey is a close friend of Maryam Nawaz’s younger daughter, Mahnoor, and that frequent interactions between the two families eventually led to the match. According to sources that The Current talked to, Mahnoor is currently studying at a private high school, while Shanzey is her best friend.

Rohale Asghar said the proposal was first conveyed through his son, adding that he viewed it as “truly Allah’s blessing,” as it meant that “our daughter would be going into such a prominent family,” prompting them to proceed with formal discussions. Describing his granddaughter, he said Shanzey is “like a doll, very delicate and lovely.”

He said that Maryam Nawaz later visited his home along with her elder daughter and son-in-law. Subsequently, a message was received from former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, following which the family visited his residence.

Recalling the meeting, Rohale Asghar said Nawaz Sharif invited them to sit together for tea and was “extremely gracious.” 

He added that his wife, who is not politically inclined, was particularly in awe, saying that she was “genuinely impressed by his manners and character.”

Rohale Asghar said the marriage discussions were finalised around two to three months ago. He confirmed that wedding events will take place on January 16, 17 and 18, but revealed that the celebrations would be private, with only close family members in attendance.

He added that the mehndi and walima will be held at Jati Umrah, while the barat reception is scheduled to take place at Lake City Golf Club. 

Junaid Safdar is getting married for the second time. He has been divorced from his former wife Ayesha Saif since October 2023. The couple had married in 2021 in London during Nawaz Sharif’s period of exile.