The noticeable physical transformation of senior Marriyum Aurangzeb drew widespread attention during the wedding events of Junaid Safdar, the son of Maryam Nawaz. Social media users praised her new look, while others questioned how she achieved such a visible change.
Marriyum Aurangzeb, a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and a Punjab minister, appeared noticeably slimmer at the wedding functions. Many women welcomed the change as inspiring, while fashion observers and showbiz figures also applauded her appearance. At the same time, speculation began to circulate online.
Maryam Aurangzeb’s transformation just boosted the whole aesthetic industry overnight, this change is wild. pic.twitter.com/UOkIYYOqbV
— Adeela. (@AdeelaCSV) January 17, 2026
Her mother, Tahira Aurangzeb, has now addressed the matter. Speaking to a journalist, she said her daughter did not undergo surgery or medical treatment. She explained that Marriyum relied entirely on strict dieting to lose weight.
Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb’s mother, Tahira Aurangzeb, dismissed rumors, clarifying that her daughter’s new look is the result of a strict two- to three-month diet.#PakistanConnect pic.twitter.com/Gxxzs00vOd
— Pakistan Connect (@Pak_Connect) January 19, 2026
Tahira revealed that in the past, Marriyum often followed crash diets. She said her daughter sometimes survived on tea or coffee for months while following rigid food plans. She added that she repeatedly advised her against extreme dieting.
Breaking News on X: Maryam Aurangzeb didn’t just attend the wedding. she attended the glow-up ceremony!
Internet still trying to process how “before” & “after” r the same person.
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— Tanzeel Memon (@tanziltweets) January 18, 2026
According to Tahira Aurangzeb, Marriyum later focused on dieting to improve her health after gaining weight. She described this decision as positive and responsible. She also urged the public to avoid unnecessary speculation and respect personal health choices.
Senior Punjab Minister Marium Aurangzeb with PM Shahbaz Sharif and CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz at the wedding of Junaid Safdar and Shanzeh Ali Rohail @Marriyum_A pic.twitter.com/WptD9agN7i
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) January 17, 2026
The clarification has eased many rumours, with family members stressing that Marriyum Aurangzeb’s transformation reflects discipline and personal resolve rather than any medical intervention.