Qandeel Baloch
Qandeel Baloch was a Pakistani social media star and model, known for her bold and controversial presence online. She gained fame for her provocative videos and outspoken views on women's rights, challenging traditional norms in Pakistani society. Tragically, her life was cut short in 2016 when she was murdered in an honor killing, which sparked widespread outrage and brought attention to issues of gender-based violence in Pakistan.
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Qandeel Baloch was strangled by her own brother in an ‘honour’ killing.
We only want to protect ‘perfect victims’ — newsflash, there are none - Comment
Pakistan· 2025-09-02
Qandeel Baloch was murdered by her brother for dishonoring the family due to her bold social media presence.
Patriarchy: women’s torment - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-27
In 2016, social media star Qandeel Baloch was murdered by her brother in a so-called 'honor killing.'
A couple were accused of having an ‘illicit’ relationship. Their community allegedly shot them dead
United States· 2025-07-21
Qandeel Baloch first surfaced as a social media sensation after her audition on Pakistan Idol.
Qandeel Baloch: Exposing patriarchy in deathPakistan· 2025-07-15
Qandeel Baloch was a social media sensation and a fashion icon in Pakistan who advocated for women's visibility.
Qandeel Baloch is dead because we hate women who don't conform - CommentPakistan· 2025-07-15
Qandeel Baloch was murdered in 2016, highlighting the violence against women in Pakistan.
The perils of saying ‘no’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-12
Qandeel Baloch is mentioned as one of the women killed in Pakistan by men who believed they were entitled to women.
Sana Yousaf’s death isn’t a cautionary tale of social media. It’s another case of a man not taking no for an answer - CommentPakistan· 2025-06-04
Qandeel Baloch was honored during the women's march for her tragic fate.
اسلام آباد میں عورت مارچ ریلی کا انعقادPakistan· 2025-03-08