Quick Info
| Profession | Artist, Motivational Speaker, Model, TV Presenter |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan |
Latest News about Muniba Mazari
30/08/2025
Muniba Mazari was named a UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The appointment placed her among a small group of global figures tasked with promoting the UN’s 2030 Agenda, building on her previous work as a UN Women goodwill ambassador and disability-rights advocate.
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Bio/Wiki
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Pisces |
|---|---|
| Debut | TV: As an anchor with PTV (2012) |
| Full Name | Muniba Mazari Baloch |
| Ethnicity | Baloch (Mazari tribe) |
| Nickname | Iron Lady of Pakistan |
| Professions | Activist, Singer, Model, Motivational Speaker, Artist, Anchor |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Army Public School | |
| BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) from college in Rahim Yar Khan | |
| Army Public School and College |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
|---|---|
| Hobbies | Painting, Helping the Needies |
| Notable Achievement | Pakistan's first wheelchair-using artist and model |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Husband/Spouse | Khurram Shahzad (ex-husband, Pakistan Air Force Pilot) |
| Children | Nael (Adopted in 2011) |
Family
| Father | Name |
|---|---|
| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | 2 brothers (Sarfraz and Zulfiqar) |
Career
| Content Writer for Pakistan's first official website (under CEO Salman Taseer) | |
| Facebook page manager for Areeb Azhar | |
| Urdu teacher at startup project Dheeray Bolo (Speak Slowly) | |
| TV Anchor at Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) from 2012 | |
| Model for Toni&Guy campaigns | |
| National Ambassador for UN Women Pakistan (2015) | |
| Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women Pakistan | |
| Member of Pakistan's first National Youth Council (appointed 2019 by PM Imran Khan) | |
| Head of CSR for Chughtai Labs | |
| Singer | |
| Activist |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Muniba Mazari does not smoke. | |
| 2. She aspired to be an artist from childhood but got married at 18 due to her conservative family. | |
| 3. In 2007, she was in a car accident, which left her paralyzed with spinal cord injuries and other multiple injuries. | |
| 4. She discovered her talent as a painter while on her deathbed, creating her first painting during a 75-day period. | |
| 5. Muniba Mazari made history as the first wheelchair-bound Pakistani model for Toni&Guy and a TV anchor for PTV. | |
| 6. In 2015, she was recognized in the 'BBC 100' list of most inspirational women. | |
| 7. She was included in the 'Forbes 30 under 30' list in 2016 and became the head of CSR for Chughtai Labs. | |
| 8. Currently, she works as the Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women Pakistan and motivates audiences as a speaker at various events. | |
| 9. She launched her brand 'Muniba’s Canvas' with the tagline 'Let Your Walls Wear Colors'. | |
| 10. On 27 February 2008, she was involved in a car accident while traveling from Quetta to Rahim Yar Khan with her husband. The driver fell asleep and the car crashed. | |
| 11. The accident left her with a crushed spinal cord (three vertebrae completely crushed), multiple fractures to her arm, shoulder, ribs and collarbone, and injuries to her lungs and liver. | |
| 12. She was initially turned away from hospitals in Balochistan due to lack of equipment, but was eventually admitted to Agha Khan Hospital in Karachi where she received surgery. | |
| 13. She discovered her talent as a painter while recovering in the hospital, creating her first painting with a deformed hand during her recovery period. | |
| 14. She was bed-ridden for two years post-surgery before physiotherapy helped her recover enough to use a wheelchair. | |
| 15. Currently, she works as a motivational speaker at various events and is known as the Iron Lady of Pakistan. | |
| 16. Doctors initially told her she would be unable to walk, paint, or give birth, but she has defied these predictions. | |
| 17. Her art has been displayed at various exhibitions. | |
| 18. She champions matters encouraging the disabled to live independently. |