Kanwal Aftab | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 9, 1998 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Social media personality, journalist |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Spouse | Zulqarnain Sikandar (m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Farhan Rana Rajpoot |
Kanwal Aftab (born 9 January 1998) is a Pakistani social media personality and digital journalist. She became known for her work on short-form video platforms and her reporting with digital media outlets. [1] [2]
Aftab was born in Lahore, Punjab. She studied Mass Communication at the University of Central Punjab. [3]
Aftab started her media career as a reporter with UrduPoint. [4]
She gained further visibility through her content on TikTok, where she posted short videos. Her following grew during the platform’s popularity surge in Pakistan. [5] [6] She has also appeared in web-based programs and digital interviews. [7]
Aftab's parents separated during her early schooling. [8] In April 2021, Aftab married social media content creator Zulqarnain Sikandar. [9] [10] The couple has one child, born in 2023. [11]
In June 2023, Aftab was criticized for suggesting during an Instagram Q&A that women should try to reform abusive husbands instead of seeking divorce. She later clarified her remarks but faced backlash for appearing to downplay domestic violence. [12]
In August 2022, a small brand accused her of failing to fulfill promotional obligations after receiving free products, raising concerns about influencer ethics. [13] [14]
In November 2024, a private video allegedly involving Aftab was leaked online. While its authenticity remains unverified and she did not comment publicly, the leak prompted broader conversations about digital privacy and online harassment. [15]
In January 2025, she criticized fellow influencers for not supporting her husband, Zulqarnain Sikandar, after his arrest for displaying firearms at a public event. [16]