The recent trip to Europe by Pakistani politician Sharmila Faruqui, where she met Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani and his family, has garnered her publicity. Two photos went viral on social media: one featured Faruqui and Isha Ambani, and the other featured her family with Mukesh Ambani.
Faruqui posted a selfie on her Instagram Story with Isha Ambani while she was in Paris. The other photo, which her husband Hashaam Riaz Sheikh shared, shows Mukesh Ambani cuddling his granddaughter at Disneyland Paris. According to reports, the Ambanis are in town for the 2024 Summer Olympics, which start on July 26. The opening ceremony will be broadcast live in India on the JioCinema app and Reliance-owned TV channels Sports18, 1 SD, and Sports18, 1 HD.
Who is Sharmila Faruqui?
Sharmila Faruqui is a member of Pakistan’s National Assembly, representing the Pakistan People’s Party. She holds a PhD in law and is from a well-known political family in Sindh. Faruqui is married to investment banker and media tycoon Hashaam Riaz Sheikh. Ahmed Riaz Sheikh was Sheikh's father and the former director general of the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA).
Faruqui's Instagram posts reveal that she and her family are enjoying their stay in France. While one photo was taken at Disneyland, her selfie with Isha Ambani appears to have been taken near a luxury Hermès store on Rue de Sèvres.
Wide variations have been observed in the responses given by online users to posts that some users in Pakistan found objectionable. Proposals for financial support were made, along with comments about Faruquiss connections to the wealthy. Although the images have generated criticism, they have also highlighted the notable individuals the politician met while traveling throughout Europe.