Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Muniba Mazari Baloch |
| Born | 3 March 1987 (age 37) |
| Place of Birth | Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, activist, motivational speaker, singer, model |
| Children | 1 (adopted) |
| Website | www.munibamazari.com |
| Nicknames | The Iron Lady of Pakistan |
| UN Role | National Ambassador for UN Women Pakistan |
| Recognition | – BBC’s 100 Inspirational Women of 2015 – Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2016 |
| Wheelchair Use | Due to injuries sustained in a car crash at age 21 |
| Notable TV Appearance | Host of Hum News’s social show “Main Nahi Hum” |
| Tribe | Baloch, belonging to the tribe of Mazari |
| Education | Attended Army Public School; pursued BFA in her hometown |
| Significant Event | Involved in a car crash on 27 February 2008, leading to paraplegia |
| Injuries from Crash | Broken bones in arm, rib-cage, shoulder blade, collarbone, spine; lung and liver cuts; paralysis of lower body |
| Recovery | Hospitalized and bedridden for two years, followed by physiotherapy and a transition to wheelchair use |
| Adopted Son | Niele (adopted in 2011) |
| Career Achievements | – First Pakistani model and anchor using a wheelchair – Known for her motivational speaking and activism |
