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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Muniba Mazari
29/08/2025
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Muniba Mazari as an SDG Advocate in 2025. The appointment recognized her work on inclusion, gender equality, and social justice, building on her role as UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador. She was formally highlighted by UN Pakistan later that year in an official media update.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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. |
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