Ms. Donya Aziz

Donya Aziz is a medical doctor holding BSC and MBBS degrees from the University of Punjab.  Subsequent to completing her medical education she did research in interventional radiology at the UCLA Medical Center.
In 2002 Dr. Aziz began her political career with the PML-Pakistan Muslim League and was elected to Pakistan's National Assembly.   During her first tenure in Parliament, Dr Donya Aziz was one of the youngest members and was appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Population Welfare where she pursued her interest in advocacy for reproductive health.  Besides serving on various committees during her last tenure she also served as Parliament's representative on the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council as well as on the Pakistan Nursing Council.

Since the 2008 election in Pakistan, Dr. Aziz's party has been in the opposition.  She currently serves as a member of the working council of the Women's Parliamentary Caucus, President of the Young Parliamentarian's Forum, as well as on the Executive Board of Parliamentarians for Global Action.