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'''Fouzia Azeem''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|فوزیہ عظیم}}}} ; March 1, 1990 – July 15, 2016), also known as '''Qandeel Baloch''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|قندیل بلوچ}}}}), was a Pakistani [[model (people)|model]], [[actress]], [[Feminism|feminist activist]] and [[social media celebrity]]. Baloch rose to prominence due to her [[Video blog|videos]] discussing her daily routine and various controversial issues.<ref>{{cite news|title=Self proclaimed drama queen: Qandeel Baloch|url=http://www.samaa.tv/social-buzz/2015/09/self-proclaimed-drama-queen-qandeel-baloch|author= Sarah Raza and Ayesha Rehman|work=Samaa TV|date=September 9, 2015}}</ref>
'''Fouzia Azeem''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|فوزیہ عظیم}}}} ; March 1, 1990 – July 15, 2016), also known as '''Qandeel Baloch''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|قندیل بلوچ}}}}), was a Pakistani [[model (people)|model]], [[actress]], [[Feminism|feminist activist]] and [[social media celebrity]]. Baloch rose to prominence due to her [[Video blog|videos]] discussing her daily routine and various controversial issues.<ref>{{cite news|title=Self proclaimed drama queen: Qandeel Baloch|url=http://www.samaa.tv/social-buzz/2015/09/self-proclaimed-drama-queen-qandeel-baloch|author= Sarah Raza and Ayesha Rehman|work=Samaa TV|date=September 9, 2015}}</ref>


Baloch first received recognition from the media in 2013, when she auditioned for ''[[Pakistan Idol]]''; her audition went viral and she became [[Internet celebrity]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hilarious audition of Qandeel Baloch In Pakistan Idol|url=http://www.abplive.in/lifestyle/video-hilarious-audition-of-qandeel-baloch-in-pakistan-idol-310152|publisher=''[[ABP Live]]''|date=March 23, 2016|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Desperate for instant fame, Pakistan model Qandeel Baloch, who had recently made headlines with her antics to gain popularity, now has come with another way of grabbing the limelight.|url=http://www.siasat.com/news/watch-hilarious-audition-qandeel-baloch-pakistan-idol-936771/|publisher=''Siasat.pk''|date=March 24, 2016|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She was one of the top 10 most searched people in Pakistan and both celebrated and criticised for the content of her videos and posts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/qandeel-baloch-murder-this-video-gives-an-insight-into-the-internet-sensations-life-2917727/|title=Qandeel Baloch murder: This video gives an insight into the Pakistani model’s life|date=2016-07-16|access-date=2016-07-17}}</ref>
Baloch first received recognition from the media in 2013, when she auditioned for ''[[Pakistan Idol]]''; her audition went viral and she became an [[Internet celebrity]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hilarious audition of Qandeel Baloch In Pakistan Idol|url=http://www.abplive.in/lifestyle/video-hilarious-audition-of-qandeel-baloch-in-pakistan-idol-310152|publisher=''[[ABP Live]]''|date=March 23, 2016|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Desperate for instant fame, Pakistan model Qandeel Baloch, who had recently made headlines with her antics to gain popularity, now has come with another way of grabbing the limelight.|url=http://www.siasat.com/news/watch-hilarious-audition-qandeel-baloch-pakistan-idol-936771/|publisher=''Siasat.pk''|date=March 24, 2016|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref> She was one of the top 10 most searched people in Pakistan and both celebrated and criticised for the content of her videos and posts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/qandeel-baloch-murder-this-video-gives-an-insight-into-the-internet-sensations-life-2917727/|title=Qandeel Baloch murder: This video gives an insight into the Pakistani model’s life|date=2016-07-16|access-date=2016-07-17}}</ref>


During the evening of July 15, 2016, Baloch was strangled to death while she was asleep in her parents' house in [[Multan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Qandeel Baloch murdered by brother in Multan: police|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1271213/|first=Imran|last=Gabol|publisher=''[[Dawn News]]''|date=July 16, 2016|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistani model killed after offending conservatives|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/07/16/pakistani-model-killed-after-offending-conservatives/87174868/|first=Nick |last= Penzenstadler|publisher=''[[USA Today]]''|date=July 16, 2016|accessdate=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Her brother Waseem confessed to the murder saying she was "bringing disrepute" to the "family's honour".<ref name="Qandeelbrotherfoundguilty">{{cite web|title=Qandeel Baloch’s brother arrested, says he killed her for ‘honour’|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/07/17/national/qandeel-balochs-brother-arrested-says-he-killed-her-for-honour/|publisher=''Pakistan Today''|date=July 17, 2016|accessdate=July 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistani Instagram star Qandeel Baloch 'strangled in honour killing by her brother for posting raunchy clips and photos'|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3693320/Pakistani-social-media-celebrity-Qandeel-Baloch-strangled-brother-posting-raunchy-clips-photos.html|first=Ekin|last=Karasin|publisher=''[[Daily Mail (UK)]]''|date=July 16, 2016| accessdate = July 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistani Model Qandeel Baloch Strangled by Brother in Apparent ‘Honor Killing’|url=http://time.com/4409410/pakistani-model-qandeel-baloch-strangled-by-brother-in-apparent-honor-killing/|first=Katie|last=Reilly|publisher=''[[Time (magazine)]]''|date=July 16, 2016|accessdate=July 17, 2016}}</ref>
During the evening of July 15, 2016, Baloch was strangled to death while she was asleep in her parents' house in [[Multan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Qandeel Baloch murdered by brother in Multan: police|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1271213/|first=Imran|last=Gabol|publisher=''[[Dawn News]]''|date=July 16, 2016|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistani model killed after offending conservatives|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/07/16/pakistani-model-killed-after-offending-conservatives/87174868/|first=Nick |last= Penzenstadler|publisher=''[[USA Today]]''|date=July 16, 2016|accessdate=July 17, 2016}}</ref> Her brother Waseem confessed to the murder saying she was "bringing disrepute" to the "family's honour".<ref name="Qandeelbrotherfoundguilty">{{cite web|title=Qandeel Baloch’s brother arrested, says he killed her for ‘honour’|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/07/17/national/qandeel-balochs-brother-arrested-says-he-killed-her-for-honour/|publisher=''Pakistan Today''|date=July 17, 2016|accessdate=July 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistani Instagram star Qandeel Baloch 'strangled in honour killing by her brother for posting raunchy clips and photos'|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3693320/Pakistani-social-media-celebrity-Qandeel-Baloch-strangled-brother-posting-raunchy-clips-photos.html|first=Ekin|last=Karasin|publisher=''[[Daily Mail (UK)]]''|date=July 16, 2016| accessdate = July 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistani Model Qandeel Baloch Strangled by Brother in Apparent ‘Honor Killing’|url=http://time.com/4409410/pakistani-model-qandeel-baloch-strangled-by-brother-in-apparent-honor-killing/|first=Katie|last=Reilly|publisher=''[[Time (magazine)]]''|date=July 16, 2016|accessdate=July 17, 2016}}</ref>

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Qandeel Baloch
File:Qandeel.jpg
Qandeel Baloch in early 2016
Born
Fouzia Azeem

(1990-03-01)March 1, 1990
Shah Sadar Din, Punjab, Pakistan
DiedJuly 15, 2016(2016-07-15) (aged 26)
Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Resting placeBasti Thaddi, Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Other namesQandeel Baloch
Occupation(s)Model, actress, activist, singer, television personality
Years active2013–2016
SpouseAashiq Hussain
Children1

Fouzia Azeem (Urdu: فوزیہ عظیم ; March 1, 1990 – July 15, 2016), also known as Qandeel Baloch (Urdu: قندیل بلوچ), was a Pakistani model, actress, feminist activist and social media celebrity. Baloch rose to prominence due to her videos discussing her daily routine and various controversial issues.[1]

Baloch first received recognition from the media in 2013, when she auditioned for Pakistan Idol; her audition went viral and she became an Internet celebrity.[2][3] She was one of the top 10 most searched people in Pakistan and both celebrated and criticised for the content of her videos and posts.[4]

During the evening of July 15, 2016, Baloch was strangled to death while she was asleep in her parents' house in Multan.[5][6] Her brother Waseem confessed to the murder saying she was "bringing disrepute" to the "family's honour".[7][8][9]

Career

Baloch's fame was based on her social media posts - pictures, videos and comments. These were considered bold by the largely conservative Pakistani community.[10] Some international news media compared her to Kim Kardashian,[11] however local commentators stated that she was more significant than Kardashian as Baloch "went against the norms of society" and lived life on her own terms.[12]

In June 2016 Baloch met senior cleric Mufti Abdul Qawi in a hotel room to learn more about her faith; the interaction between them brought mayhem on social media platforms as their photos went viral online.[13][14][15] She also wore a hat with the Mufti's signature.[16] The meeting led to the Mufti being suspended from his position on one of Pakistan's religious committees, and Baloch later alleged that she received death threats from the Mufti.[17][18]

A previous stunt which spread in social media was her promise to strip dance for her nation and to dedicate her dance to cricketer Shahid Afridi if Pakistan won the Twenty20 match against India on 19 March 2016. She released a teaser on social media, which went viral, but Pakistan lost the match.[19] Some Indian media compare her with Poonam Pandey due to her controversial personality and similarities.[20][21]

As her media presence grew, Baloch began to use her position to comment on women's position in Pakistani society. The week before she died, she released a music video entitled Ban, which mocked the restrictions placed on women in the country.[18]

In an interview with controversial anchor Mubashir Luqman, Qandeel named Sunny Leone, Rakhi Sawant and Poonam Pandey as her inspirations.[22] She also said that many organizations, people and media groups were calling her to feature in their shows to increase their own ratings. [23]

Personal life

Baloch married Ashiq Hussain in 2008, aged 17, and had one son with him.[24][25] The two separated in 2010 with Baloch claiming her husband was abusive.[26] There are reports Baloch was separated from a second marriage.[27]

Death

On 15 July 2016, Baloch was strangled to death by her brother Waseem while she was asleep in her parents' house in Multan.[27][28] Her death was reported by her father Azeem.[29][30][31] It was first reported as a shooting, but later police confirmed she was strangled. An autopsy report confirmed that Baloch was murdered by strangling while she was asleep,[32] on the night of 15–16 July around 11:15p.m. to 11:30p.m.; by the time her body was found she had already been dead for fifteen to thirty six hours.[33] Marks on Baloch's neck revealed that her neck and nose were squeezed to asphyxiate her.[34] Police called the murder an honor killing.[35]

A First Information Report against her brother Waseem and her other brother Aslam Shaheen, who allegedly persuaded Waseem to kill their sister, was issued.[36][37] Baloch’s father Azeem stated in the First Information Report that his sons Aslam Shaheen and Waseem were responsible for their sister’s death and had killed her for her money. “My daughter was brave and I will not forget or forgive her brutal murder,” he said. [38]

Waseem was arrested on the evening of 16 July. He confessed to murdering his sister, saying "she [Qandeel Baloch] was bringing disrepute to our family's honour and I could not tolerate it any further. I killed her around 11:30p.m. on Friday night when everyone else had gone to bed. My brother is not involved in the murder."[7]

Reactions

Baloch's murder was widely condemned by media celebrities and people around the globe,[39][40] while some in Pakistan were more inclined to support her murder.[41] Media personalities such as Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sharmila Farooqi, Reham Khan, Sanam Baloch, Osman Khalid Butt, Meesha Shafi, Nadia Hussain, Ali Zafar,[42] along with many others condemned the incident,[43][44] including filmmaker and activist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy who said, "I really feel that no woman is safe in this country, until we start making examples of people, until we start sending men who kill women to jail, unless we literally say there will be no more killing and those who dare will spend the rest of their lives behind bars."[45] She further said, "There is not a single day where you don't pick up a paper and see a woman hasn't been killed... this is an epidemic."[46]

Vigils were held in Lahore and Karachi.[12]

References

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  2. ^ "Hilarious audition of Qandeel Baloch In Pakistan Idol". ABP Live. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "Desperate for instant fame, Pakistan model Qandeel Baloch, who had recently made headlines with her antics to gain popularity, now has come with another way of grabbing the limelight". Siasat.pk. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Qandeel Baloch murder: This video gives an insight into the Pakistani model's life". 16 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  5. ^ Gabol, Imran (16 July 2016). "Qandeel Baloch murdered by brother in Multan: police". Dawn News. Retrieved 16 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Penzenstadler, Nick (16 July 2016). "Pakistani model killed after offending conservatives". USA Today. Retrieved 17 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ a b "Qandeel Baloch's brother arrested, says he killed her for 'honour'". Pakistan Today. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ Karasin, Ekin (16 July 2016). "Pakistani Instagram star Qandeel Baloch 'strangled in honour killing by her brother for posting raunchy clips and photos'". Daily Mail (UK). Retrieved 17 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ Reilly, Katie (16 July 2016). "Pakistani Model Qandeel Baloch Strangled by Brother in Apparent 'Honor Killing'". Time (magazine). Retrieved 17 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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  11. ^ "To post or not to post". The Nation. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  12. ^ a b "Pakistan: Anger after honour killing of Qandeel Baloch". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  13. ^ "When Qandeel Baloch met Mufti Qavi: A guideline on how NOT to learn Islam". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  14. ^ Fayyaz Hussain. "What really happened when Mufti Abdul Qavi broke his fast with Qandeel Baloch in a hotel?". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  15. ^ "Qandeel Baloch claims Mufti Qavi 'hopelessly in love' with her!". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  16. ^ "Qandeel Baloch stirs storm with selfies". THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  17. ^ "Receiving life-threatening calls from Mufti Qawi, claims Qandeel Baloch". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  18. ^ a b CNN, Sophia Saifi. "Pakistan social media star killed by brother". CNN. Retrieved 17 July 2016. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  19. ^ "Qandeel Baloch: Pak model to strip if team win WT20 match against India". Hindustan Times. 18 March 2016.
  20. ^ Tanushree Pandey (16 March 2016). "Someone seems to be going the Poonam Pandey way this #WT20 season. Howzat?". IBN Live.
  21. ^ "Pakistan Got its own Poonam Pandey! Here's What She'll Do If Pak Wins WC '16". Dailybhaskar.com. 17 March 2016.
  22. ^ APDP - All Pakistani Dramas Page (25 March 2016), Khara Sach With Mubashir Luqman 25 March 2016 - Qandeel Baloch Exclusive Interview, retrieved 26 March 2016
  23. ^ Qandeel Baloch Statement in Interview
  24. ^ "Plot thickens: Qandeel Baloch was once married and has a son". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  25. ^ "Qandeel Baloch's ex-husband comes forward with startling claims". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  26. ^ Mohsin, Mahboob (13 July 2016). "Secret marriage of Qandeel Baloch; Mother of seven years old son". 24 News HD. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
  27. ^ a b "Pakistani model Qandeel Baloch murdered in suspected 'honour killing'". FirstPost. 16 July 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  28. ^ "Qandeel Baloch strangled to death by brother in suspected honour killing - The Express Tribune". 16 July 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  29. ^ Gabol, Imran (16 July 2016). "Qandeel Baloch killed by brother in Multan: police". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
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  32. ^ "Qandeel's dead body shows no marks of torture: autopsy report". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  33. ^ Rao, Hamza. "Qandeel Baloch's autopsy reveals new facts". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
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  35. ^ "Qandeel Baloch murdered in Multan for 'honour'". Dunya News. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  36. ^ "FIR registered against brother of Qandeel Baloch". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  37. ^ Subhani, Tassur (17 July 2016). "Qandeel's father nominates his two sons in daughter's murder, lodges FIR". Dawn News. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  38. ^ http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/07/17/national/qandeel-balochs-brother-arrested-says-he-killed-her-for-honour/
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  43. ^ Lodhi, Rida (17 July 2016). "Honor Killing of Qandeel Baloch condemned by famous personalities". Aaj TV. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  44. ^ Lodhi, Rida (17 July 2016). "Qandeel Baloch killed: Richa Chadha, Mishi Khan, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and others mourn". IB Times. gossip.pk. Retrieved 16 July 2016. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  45. ^ "Qandeel Baloch: Pakistan social media celebrity 'killed by brother'". BBC. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  46. ^ "Pakistan social media star Baloch killed 'by brother'". Agence France-Presse. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
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