Sanam Maher

Sanam Maher is indeed a prominent Karachi-based journalist and author. Her acclaimed book The Sensational Life and Death of Qandeel Baloch (2018) explores the life and tragic murder of Qandeel Baloch, Pakistan’s first social media celebrity, and examines themes of gender, fame, and morality in Pakistani society. The book received international recognition and was listed among the best books of 2018 by The New York Times and The New Yorker. Maher’s journalism spans major global outlets, including BBC, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera, where she often writes on issues related to gender, culture, and social change in South Asia.