Miss Pakistan Universal (Urdu: مس پاکستان یونیورسل) is a national[1] beauty pageant title[2] awarded to Pakistani representatives competing at the various international contests like Miss Aura International,[3] Miss Planet and Miss Elite.
مس پاکستان یونیورسل | |
| Formation | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Pakistan's National
|
| Headquarters | Toronto, Canada & Lahore, Pakistan |
| Location | |
Membership | Universal Pageants |
Official language | English, Urdu, Punjabi |
President | Sonia Ahmed |
Founder | Sonia Ahmed |
Parent organization | Miss Pakistan World (2005–Present) |
| Website | http://misspakistanworld.com/ |
The title "Miss Pakistan Universal"[4][5] was first created by president of Miss Pakistan World Sonia Ahmed[6][7] when the winner of Miss Pakistan Universal[8] was assigned to represent the country at the Miss Aura International 2022 in Turkey.
History
editThe first Miss Pakistan Universal[9][10] was crowned on 31 January 2022[11][2] in Lahore, Pakistan. Dr. Shafaq Akhtar[12] was also the first Christian[13][14] girl to even win a pageant[15] and represent Pakistan internationally. She was also the first working doctor[16] to win the Miss Pakistan Universal[17] title.[18][19]
Shafaq Akhtar[20] took part in three[21] international pageants from 2022 to 2023. She was the first delegate sent to Miss Aura International 2022 in Antalya,Turkey, as well as Miss Planet 2023 in Cambodia and finally Miss Elite[22][23] 2023[24] in Egypt. She further went on to win two titles for Pakistan. She won a sponsor title Miss Rixos Sungate in Miss Aura International 2023 and Miss Humanity[25] in Miss Planet International 2023.
On 31 May 2023, the second[26] Miss Pakistan Universal was crowned, and this time this was the first Bangladeshi[27] decent girl from Karachi to be crowned. Kapotaqkhy Chanchala[28][29] was inspired by Shafaq Akhtar and applied for the pageant. Kapotaqkhy[30] went on to participate in Miss World Tourism 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka and then was assigned to the third[31] largest pageant in the world, Miss Earth[32] 2023.
In a press conference in Karachi, Pakistan, Kapotaqkhy Chanchala[33][34][35] along with Areej Chaudhary, Miss Pakistan World 2020 urged young girls especially professionals to partake in pageants.[36]
On May 31, 2024 the next Miss Pakistan Universal[37] 2024 was crowned in the Faletti's Hotel in Lahore, Pakistan.[38] This was the third year of Miss Pakistan Universal.
Miss Pakistan Universal
edit| Year | Representative | Province | Host city | Host country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kokab Mehmood[39] | Punjab | Lahore | Pakistan |
| 2023 | Dr. Kapotaqkhy Chanchala[40] | Punjab | Lahore | Pakistan |
| 2022 | Dr. Shafaq Akhtar[41] | Punjab | Lahore | Pakistan |
International pageants
edit- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Representative | International Pageant | Titles Won | Host country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kapotaqkhy Chanchala | Miss Earth 2023[31] | Did Not Place | Vietnam |
| Kapotaqkhy Chanchala | Miss World Tourism 2023[42][43][44] | Did Not Place | Sri Lanka | |
| Shafaq Akhtar | Miss Elite 2023 | Did Not Place | Egypt | |
| Shafaq Akhtar | Miss Planet International 2023 | Miss Humanity (Won) | Cambodia | |
| 2022 | Shafaq Akhtar | Miss Aura International 2022 | Miss Rixos Sungate (Won) | Turkey |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b "Miss Pakistan Universal and Mr Pakistan Global crowned". 3 February 2022.
- ^ "'I'm committed to showcase Pakistan on global stage,' says Dr. Shafaq Akhtar". GNN - Pakistan's Largest News Portal. 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Miss Pakistan Universal: A Fresh Chapter In Pakistans Pageant World". UrduPoint.
- ^ "Miss Pakistan Universal: Paving the Way for Pakistan's Pageantry". GNN - Pakistan's Largest News Portal. 18 September 2023.
- ^ "Sonia Ahmed: A leading light in Pakistan's entertainment industry, beyond". GNN - Pakistan's Largest News Portal. 10 September 2023.
- ^ "Sonia Ahmeds Vision Elevates Miss Pakistan To Global Prominence". UrduPoint.
- ^ "इस डॉक्टर ने जीता 'मिस पाकिस्तान यूनिवर्सल 2022' का खिताब, अदाएं बना देंगी दीवाना". Good News Today.
- ^ "Miss Pakistan Universal, Mr Pakistan Global crowned in Lahore". The Express Tribune. 2 February 2022.
- ^ SALEEMI, ASGHAR (12 June 2023). "Diverse events attract Lahore's citizens". The Express Tribune.
- ^ Pandey, Aditeya (18 September 2022). "Miss Pakistan World, Miss Earth, Miss Global Miss Universal Bikini".
- ^ "लाहौर की वो डॉक्टर जो बनीं Miss Pakistan". www.abplive.com.
- ^ "Christian beauty queen stirs Media Frenzy in Pakistan". RVA. 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Christian Miss Pakistan prefers charity to glamour - UCA News".
- ^ "ਇਸ ਲੇਡੀ ਡਾਕਟਰ ਨੇ ਜਿੱਤਿਆ ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨ ਦਾ ਮਿਸ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਲ 2022 ਦਾ ਖਿਤਾਬ". News18 ਪੰਜਾਬ. 4 February 2022.
- ^ "Miss Pakistan Universe 2022: महिला डॉक्टर की खूबसूरती पर फिदा हुआ पूरा पाकिस्तान, सिर पर सजा ताज". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd.
- ^ https://dailynews360.patrika.com/news/dr-shafaq-akhtar-wins-miss-pakistan-universal-2022-100257.html
- ^ https://hindustannewshub.com/world-news/people-crazy-about-the-beauty-of-this-lady-doctor-won-the-title-of-miss-pakistan-universal/
- ^ "लेडी डॉक्टर ने जीता मिस पाकिस्तान यूनिवर्सल 2022 का खिताब, अंदाज देख हो जाएंगे दीवाने". Zee News.
- ^ "Dr. Shafaq Akhtar: A Global Ambassador Of Pakistans Beauty And Inspiration". UrduPoint.
- ^ "Dr Shafaq vows to win more laurels for Pakistan". Dunya News. 14 September 2023.
- ^ "PAKISTAN | Shafaq Akhtar – Miss Elite".
- ^ "Miss Pakistan Dr Shafaq to represent her country in Egypt pageant event". www.gulftoday.ae.
- ^ "Dr Shafaq to feature in Egypt pageant event". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "Pakistan bags Miss Humanity title in Cambodia". 9 February 2023.
- ^ Khawaja, Maheen (10 June 2023). "Meet Kapotaqkhy Chanchala – Miss Pakistan Universal 2023".
- ^ বাংলাদেশ, Daily Bangladesh :: ডেইলি. "BD origin Kapotaqkhy Chanchala crowned 'Miss Pakistan'". Daily Bangladesh.
- ^ "Home - The Daily Tribunal".
- ^ "Doctor-turned-model Kapotaqkhy Chanchala becomes Miss Pakistan Universal". www.geo.tv.
- ^ "Doctor-turned-model crowned miss Pakistan universal 2023". GNN - Pakistan's Largest News Portal. 10 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Kapotaqkhy Chanchala — from Miss Pakistan Universal to Miss Earth 2023". 7 September 2023.
- ^ "Kapotaqkhy Chanchala: From Miss Pakistan Universal to Miss Earth 2023". www.geo.tv.
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- ^ "MM News". 11 June 2023.
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- ^ https://minutemirror.com.pk/ex-beauty-queens-entice-young-girls-to-compete-in-pageants/
- ^ "Miss Pakistan organizes inaugural crowning ceremony in Lahore". Pakistan Observer. 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Miss Pakistan organizes crowing ceremony in Lahore". GNN - Pakistan's Largest News Portal. 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Miss Pakistan Holds Inaugural Crowning Ceremony In Lahore". UrduPoint.
- ^ "Karachi-based doctor Kapotaqkhy Chanchala crowned Miss Pakistan Universal 2023". Pakistan Observer. 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Dr Shafaq Akhtar – A new face for Pakistan's representation in pageants". The Nation. 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Dr Kapotaqkhy to represent Pakistan at Miss World Tourism 2023". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ https://voicenewspk.com/dr-kapotaqkhy-represents-pakistan-in-sri-lankas-miss-tourism-pageant/
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