Saba Qamar

Personal context

Summary

Saba Qamar is a Pakistani actor known for Urdu television and films, including Dastaan, Maat, Baaghi, Hindi Medium, and Kamli. Her work includes prominent female characters and stories about women’s lives; she has said Pakistan needs more women-centric films and expressed belief in gender equality, while distinguishing that view from feminism. In 2024, UNICEF appointed her Pakistan’s National Ambassador for child rights, with a remit that includes girls’ empowerment, gender equality, and issues such as child marriage and education. No public record of party campaigning or LGBTQ advocacy is established.