ISLAMABAD – Former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa was among the guests at the wedding of a niece of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Atif Khan in Islamabad, and photographs from the event have been widely shared on social media.
The ceremony took place at a leading hotel in the federal capital and drew several prominent political figures from both the government and the opposition, along with other notable guests.
Reports say Gen (retd) Bajwa attended on behalf of the groom’s family. His presence drew attention after images emerged online, particularly those showing him meeting senior PTI leaders.
It was a wonderful pleasure to attend the wedding celebrations of the daughter of my dear old friend, Fazli Hanan Khan with son of Asad Alam Niazi, MNA. The occasion brought back cherished memories of our university days together in England and reminded me of the enduring bonds of friendship.
My heartfelt congratulations to the newlyweds and their families. May Allah bless the couple with a lifetime of love, happiness, and togetherness.— Barrister Gohar Khan (@BarristerGohar) November 2, 2026
PTI leaders Asad Qaiser and Barrister Gohar Ali Khan were seen greeting the former army chief at the celebrations, and photographs of their meeting have since circulated on social media.
Other attendees included the Senate chairman, the Punjab Assembly speaker, and members of the national and provincial assemblies. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders Sherry Rehman and Nayyar Bukhari, as well as former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Pervez Khattak, were also present.
Former federal ministers Fawad Chaudhry and Asad Umar, and former Sindh governor Imran Ismail, were among the guests as well.
