Pakistani rights activist Karima Baloch found dead in Toronto

Rights groups have called for an investigation into the death of Karima Baloch, a Pakistani activist living in exile in Toronto, Canada.

Toronto police issued an appeal after she went missing on Sunday, reports BBC adding that her friends later said Baloch's body had been found.

In 2016, Baloch was named in the BBC's annual list of 100 inspirational women.

Toronto police tweeted on Monday, saying the activist was last seen on Sunday in the Bay Street, Queens Quay West area of the city. The force tweeted again later to say she been "located", without adding any detail.

The cause of death was not immediately made clear, reports BBC.

Baloch's sister told BBC Urdu on Tuesday that her death was "not only a tragedy for the family, but also for the Baloch national movement".