Baloch women
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Qandeel Baloch
Pakistani model, actress & activist
Qandeel Baloch | |
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Qandeel Baloch in 2014 | |
| Born | Fouzia Azeem (1990-03-01)1 March 1990 Shah Sadar Din, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Died | (2016-07-15)15 July 2016 Multan, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Social media celebrity, model, actress, singer |
| Years active | 2013-2016 |
| Spouse | Aashiq Hussain (m. 2008 until death) |
| Children | 1 |
Qandeel Baloch (Urdu: قندیل بلوچ; 1 March 1990 - 15 July 2016), birth name Fouzia Azeem (Urdu: فوزیہ عظیم), was a Pakistani model, actress and feminist activist. She was the country's first social media celebrity.[1] Azeem rose to prominence due to her videos on social networks discussing her daily routine, her rights as a Pakistani woman, and various controversial issues.[2][3]
Baloch first received recognition from the media in 2013, when she auditioned for Pakistan Idol; her audition became popular, and she became an Internet celebrity.[4][5] She is one of the top 10 most searched-for per
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A career diplomat, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch took over responsibilities as Ambassador of Pakistan to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO in January 2025. Earlier, she was serving as Spokesperson and Additional Foreign Secretary (Strategic Communications & Public Diplomacy), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.
Ms. Baloch had previously served as Ambassador of Pakistan to the Republic of Korea (2020- 2021) and as Minister/Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Pakistan in China (2015-2020). She has also worked as Counselor for Political Affairs at the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington DC (2006-2011) and as Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, Geneva (1999-2002).
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad she served as Additional Foreign Secretary, Asia & Pacific (2022-2023), Director, Americas (2013-2014), Director, Security Council and Human Rights (2012-2013) and Director, Strategic Planning (2011-2012).
During 2014-2015, Ms. Baloch served as Director (Academic Programme) and later as Acting Director General of the Foreign S
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Mahrang Baloch: The Face of Baloch Resistance
Mahrang Baloch is a prominent social and political activist from Balochistan, Pakistan. Known for her dedication to human rights, she tirelessly champions the rights and freedoms of the Baloch people. Balochistan, a region rich in resources, has long struggled with political unrest and demands for greater autonomy or independence from Pakistan. Activists like Mahrang are vital in bringing these issues to the forefront, both nationally and internationally.
Early Life and Personal Tragedy
Born on February 3, 1993, in Kalat, Balochistan, Mahrang is not only an activist but also a medical doctor, having completed her MBBS from Bolan Medical College. Her journey into activism was deeply personal, spurred by the abduction and death of her father, Abdul Gaffar Lango, a notable Baloch nationalist, in 2011. Her father’s death, which involved severe torture, ignited her commitment to the Baloch cause.
The Baloch Resistance Movement
Mahrang’s activism is a personal and passionate endeavour influenced by the tragic losses within her famil
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