Who apologises first? Maryam Nawaz’s husband reveals

Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar, husband of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has opened up about their marriage, revealing who usually takes the first step to resolve disagreements between them.

Speaking during an interview on the YouTube channel Talk Shawk, Safdar discussed various political and personal aspects of his life and marriage.

Responding to a question about arguments between the couple, Safdar said their disagreements were usually minor and that Maryam Nawaz generally takes the initiative to reconcile after a quarrel.

Safdar said he does not try to exercise authority over his wife and described their relationship as one based on mutual respect, dignity and honour.

He said the couple has been married for 35 years and has three children and grandchildren. Safdar also explained why he did not become part of the Punjab cabinet, saying he would not want to stand up when Maryam Nawaz, as chief minister, enters a room where cabinet members are present.

The former military officer also shared some light-hearted details about their life at home. He said that whenever sweets are brought into the house, Maryam jokingly tells others to hide them because he would eat all of them and could end up feeling unwell.

Safdar’s comments offered a glimpse into the couple’s personal relationship away from their political lives, highlighting their long marriage and the informal understanding they share at home.