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Attia Bano, Miss Pakistan Globe 2011

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Attia Bano - Miss Pakistan Globe 2011 in Albanis for Miss Globe 2011

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Pakistani beauty in Albania- Attia Bano - Miss Pakistan Globe 2011

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Pakistani beauty in Albania- Attia Bano - Miss Pakistan Globe 2011

Pakistani born, 23 year old Attia Bano Qamar, who was second runner up for Miss Pakistan World 2011, is representing Pakistan in the Miss Globe 2011 pageant in Tirana, Albania. A resident of Norway, Attia Bano won the Miss Perfect 10 award as well and was one of the popular girls in the running for the title. She is one of the first representatives for Pakistan in the Miss Globe 2011 pageant.

Attia Bano is not new to the world of modeling and has been modeling since she was 15 years old. She is also an image consultant by profession. When asked about her experience and her newly attained title of Miss Pakistan Globe 2011, Attia replied that she was ecstatic and very happy to be having this once in a lifetime opportunity.

A diehard fan of the handsome and evergreen cricketer Imran Khan, Attia stated that the one thing she would like to see in Pakistan is that all children should receive an education. She wants to use the Miss Pakistan World platform and now her new title of Miss Pakistan Globe 2011 to change the perception of Pakistanis around the world especially in Europe where she resides.

“I am very happy and am having the time of my life in Albania at the Miss Globe 2011 pageant,” Attia claimed when asked about her experience at the Miss Globe pageant.

Pakistan being a 9 year old industry is making news around the world in the field of pageantry, and hopefully girls like Attia Bano and many more may help bring Pakistan on the map as the country with the most beautiful women!

Miss Pakistan World 2011 - Magazine 2011

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Miss Pakistan World 2011 - Sanober Hussain

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Miss Pakistan World 2011 Contestants

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Winners of Miss Pakistan World 2011

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MISSPAKISTAN WORLD 2011

United Kingdom, USA, Norway, USA and USA all intop 5 for Miss Pakistan World 2011!!

Results as follows:
Sanober Husain - Winner of Miss Pakistan World2011
Saniya Kanji - Runner up 1
Attia Bano - - Runner up 2
Sumra Ali - - Runner up 3
Shezray Hussain - - Runner up 4

and other awards:

Miss Popularity - Saniya Kanji
Miss Congeniality - Sanober Hussain
Miss Photogenic - Nida Khan
Miss Talent - Farah Shalwani

Celebrating 9 years of MISS PAKISTAN WORLD

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Celebrating9 years of MISS PAKISTAN WORLD 2011

The 9^th annual Miss Pakistan World was an amazing night oftalent, entertainment and pure Pakistani glamour! The show did not justshowcase the contestants of Miss Pakistan World, but there was the launch ofthe first ever Mr. Pakistan World 2011.

18 contestants strutted their talent, catwalk and gorgeous outfits onstage and danced to Pakistani & Lollywood music. The choreography was funto watch and well choreographed by Sohni from Academy of Creative Arts.

The winner for the Miss Pakistan World 2011 was won by Sanober Hussainfrom Sheffield, United Kingdom representing Lahore, Pakistan and Mr. PakistanWorld was won by Moonzir Butt from Toronto, Canada representing Gujranwala,Pakistan. Main sponsors were 786 Halal Restaurant, Shahid Mian Realtor, KumarDiamonds, Sahara TV and Filmi TV.

The stage was beautifully decorated keeping the Pakistanitraditions and colourful beadwork by Elegant Wedding and Decor, courtesy ofSuboohi Kazmi.

The judges Shahid Hashmi entrepreneur, Nick Kumar from Kumar Diamonds,Seema Makhija CGA, Mr. JP Mann advocate, and Dr. Fauzia- medical doctor.

The top 5 finalists were Sanober Hussain from UK representing Lahore,Pakistan, Attia Bano from Norway representing Rawalpindi, Pakistan, ShezreyHussain from USA representing Lahore, Pakistan, Sumra Ali from USA representingKarachi, Pakistan and Saniya Kanji from USA representing Karachi, Pakistan.

Gule Rana Sheikh was the masters of ceremony and hosted the eventelegantly, and in the end the audience roared with appreciation for the winnersof the pageant!

For further information, please visit www.MissPakistanWorld.com.

Miss Pakistan World 2011

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Annie Rupani comes out in support of the 'Bigg Boss' star in her row with clerics

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Annie Rupani comes out in support of the 'Bigg Boss' star in her row with clerics
Miss Pakistan World Annie Rupani Sunday came out in support of Pakistani actress Veena Malik who is under fire from the Muslim clergy in her country for getting too close to Indian actor Ashmit Patel while particiating in 'Bigg Boss 4' in India.

Slamming Mufti Abdul Qawi who said in a TV interview that the actor has "insulted Pakistan and Islam" by her behaviour, the Houston-based Miss Pakistan World said they had no right to pass judgment on Veena Malik.

"I fully support Veena Malik for standing up for her beliefs and values. Though unfortunate, Veena Malik's lashing out may be the only way to make her voice heard. Women are constantly being suppressed under the name of Islam, when in reality, Islam promotes the equality of men and women," the 21-year-old Boston university student, who was crowned Miss Pakistan World in Toronto in August said.

The Karachi-born beauty said: "Currently in Pakistan, a high percentage of women are abused, beaten, raped, and killed, yet men are not being held responsible for their actions. Pakistani women's literacy rates are rising, leading to their outward participation in society."

But clerics cannot stand these women, she said, who are becoming "strong-willed and passionate, and pushing the bounds of traditional norms. They are trying to project this as a religious issue, but in reality, it is only cultural. Any woman has the right to choose her friends or husband, and Pakistan being a democratic country allows any one to marry regardless of religion. So Veena has not broken any laws or the constitution of Pakistan".

She said the bold actress has shown that Pakistani women are "beginning to push past their status quo and the culture is starting to deal with consequences. But it will take some time. Veena Malik has shown India that Pakistani women are not weak and submissive".

Asked if Veena Malik should again go to Indian shows despite all the turmoil her 'Bigg Boss' entry created, she said: "As I said, Veena did not commit any wrong actions on the show. Therefore, she should continue to proudly represent Pakistan on 'Big Boss'. She has changed the radical face of Pakistan in front of India. Not all Pakistanis are terrorists or support terrorist acts. And India knows that now."

Added her mentor and Miss Pakistan World pageant pioneer Sonia Ahmed: "Veena Malik has now become an icon for progressive and modern Pakistan women. She is one of the very few women who have stood up to the clerics."

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Miss Pakistan World - Fighting Who?

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Amidst the political turmoil happening in Pakistan these days, a set of optimistic Pakistani women have set forward to improving the image of their country - Pakistan. Ayesha Gilani, the current Miss Pakistan World 2009, made trips to China and Philippines to spread the good name of Pakistan. The country that has a beauty pageant set out of its own land, may from time to time acknowledge the fact that bikini adorned Pakistani girls are now part of a reality that most media critics and religious fanatics just shrug off, but nevertheless, just in the year 2009 reports of five international pageants proved successful.

One must wonder how beauty pageants change the image of Pakistanis worldwide, well for that Batool Cheema former Miss Pakistan World from the year 2004 declared, that just going to different countries and wearing the Pakistan sash brings a lot of attention. She also stated that people stopped her on the streets during public appearances and said that they could not believe Pakistan can be active in something like a beauty pageant.Coming back from Beijing, China and Berlin, Germany, Cheema is more than optimistic about going and representing Pakistan in other nations such as Poland and South Africa and is gearing up for the forthcoming events.

Why then this Pakistani pageant being held in Canada and attracting an array of Pakistani American, Pakistani Canadian or Pakistani European girls is in existence, when the nation as a whole is doing what its best in doing, ignoring till some outsider discovers them? Well, according to the President of Miss Pakistan World, Sonia Ahmed who basically prides herself in doing what no other Pakistani in or out of Pakistan could do, says that Pakistan is a bit slow in giving importance and don't have the capacity to understand the potential of their own people. Seven years have gone by and definitely, from the bikini factors to last year's controversy of how President Musharraf was considered extremely handsome by one ex- Miss Pakistan World. News headlines have been made thanks to the massive Indian Media. It is only then Pakistani media followed the Miss Pakistan World news, states Ahmed.

In Malaysia, where Pakistanis reside in great numbers, a recent Miss Pakistan World runner up, Naila Afzal, who is now the first Peshawari girl to make it to international pageants, representing Pakistan, said that she was overwhelmed with the response. Pakistanis love the fact that there is a Miss Pakistan existing, Afzal said, prancing around in her pretty red sash, which reads loud and clear, "Pakistan."

How optimistic can Pakistanis be? Since the Lollywood industry is not moving, and the music industry is relying on hits from neighboring countries, and where 7 years ago pageants literally did not exist for Pakistanis, how does it all look for Pakistani people? Well, if one looks at the pageant industry, even though its located out of Pakistan, one can say that maybe, just maybe there is something at least going steady, unlike any other entertainment related industry from Pakistan.

What exactly causes no love given to these young and beautiful girls who are bold and representing Pakistan? Well for that Sonia Ahmed, the lady who took a step to start this for her country fellow people, said that majority of Pakistani media has hard core feminists and religious fanatics in their media industry, who don't want to write about these issues without an angle of a bad situation or just simply how morally wrong these women can be. Stating that in the past the pageant was attacked by Amna Buttar, a known feminist and talk show hosts Nadia Khan and many no namers, just proves that.

Pakistani people want this and this is an industry that exists around the world and Pakistan has to be a part of it no matter what, is the statement Sonia Ahmed will stick by, no matter what may come her way - feminists or islamists. Surely proven for 7 straight years, no matter what the growing pains were from the pageant world for the company. So whether its Ayesha Gilani in Philippines, Batool Cheema in Germany, Naila Afzal in Malaysia or Sonia Ahmed in Canada, it is amazing to see that at least one industry has stayed steady for Pakistan.

Get to know Ayesha Gilani a bit more... Miss Pakistan World 2009

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As Miss Pakistan World 2009

In June 2009, I was honored to win the Miss Pakistan World title, as well as Miss Congeniality. Since then, I have traveled the world as an ambassador of my country, meeting wonderful personalities from every nook and cranny of the planet. I've worked even harder and more diligently than ever, and in turn made everlasting friendships,opened the eyes of many uninformed people as to what Pakistan really is,played a role in putting Pakistan on the map of the pageant industry as well as the global entertainment industry, and gained second homes for when I visit my new friends :) You never realize how small we really are in the world, yet how small the world really is, until you cross the seven seas and learn a new way of life in a new place,together with people you've never met with many different ways of life of their own... The result is beautiful... Friendship.

My title allows me to work to bring recognition to Pakistani talent in the mainstream fashion industry. The world has no idea yet what Pakistan is truly made of.

Ayesha Gilani's favorite quotes:

"I believe everything happens for a reason! People change so you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you can appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so that you will eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes, good things fall apart, so better things can fall together."

"The trouble with censors is that they worry if a girl has cleavage. They ought to worry if she hasn't any."

"I've never dropped anyone I believed in."

"I've been on a calendar, but I've never been on time."

"It's all make believe, isn't it?"

Isn't it?

Other bits:

Ayesha, in Arabic= Life

Nickname - Ash

Hobbies - When I'm not caught up in fashion shoots or traveling, I have time to devote to teaching my other love, Raqs' al Sharqi (traditional Egyptian cabaret belly dance).

Music - Arabic (Amr Diab). Persian. (Arash!) Greek (Kaiti Garbi). Lebanese (Nancy Ajram and yes even Haifa Wehbe... we know she can't sing live but her songs are catchy). Egyptian (Hossam Ramzy!! Rouby). Turkish. Rrrraaga. Reggaeton. Hip Hop. Some trance, but only the REALLY good stuff. R&B (esp from the 90s...what ever happened to kickass R&B?). Some pop. Anything that I can move to. Sean Paul. 112. Biggie. Beyonce. Salsa. Merengue. Daddy Yankee.

Movies - The Last Samurai (a Perfect Movie). The Game. Godfather. Scarface. Yes, even Titanic. The 40 Year Old Virgin. Wedding Crashers. Meet the Parents. The Mummy! Identity. Memento

Ayesha Gilani - Miss Pakistan Earth 2009

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Ayesha Gilani - Miss Pakistan Earth 2009

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Ayesha Gilani - Miss Pakistan Earth 2009

President Musharraf with President of Miss Pakistan World Sonia Ahmed and Miss Pakistan World Ayesha Gilani

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President Musharraf with President of Miss Pakistan World Sonia Ahmed and Miss Pakistan World Ayesha Gilani

Miss Pakistan World Ayesha Gilani, I was born Ready - Khaleej Times

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19 September 2009, David Light (david@khaleejtimes.com)

Miss Pakistan World Ayesha Gilani, who represented her country at the Miss Tourism Queen International pageant in Zengzhou, China last month, shares her views on the modern Pakistani woman’s right to enter such shows.

UNTIL AUGUST 2010, when she has to pass on her crown, Ayesha Gilani will be known as Miss Pakistan to all who meet her. The 27-year-old English student from Washington DC, whose parents hail from Lahore, won over the judges with her charm, wit and classic good looks. Always courting a bit of controversy, the Miss Pakistan World pageant makes headlines every year as clashes between traditional culture and values and modern ways of thinking surface to the extent that the show, now in its seventh year, can’t be held in Pakistan. Ayesha and the other contestants take such trivialities in their stride, however, and shun any criticism in order to portray the modern Pakistani woman.

Winning Miss Pakistan World was just the beginning of great things to come for Ayesha and was followed with a journey to China to represent Pakistan at the Miss Tourism Queen International finals. Coming away with the Miss Elegant Second Runner Up award at the final ceremony of the month-long event on August 28 Ayesha immediately took the time to speak with us on her way back to America.

How did it feel to take home the Miss Pakistan World crown?

It has changed my life. The moment the first runner up was called, instantly making me the new Miss Pakistan World 2009, it was a surprise because I didn’t expect to be the winner. The competition was difficult; every girl there deserved to win in her own way. This made me all the more proud to win. I feel honoured to be recognised as an ambassador to Pakistan. It’s always been my wish to show the world what Pakistan and Pakistani women are all about. What more could a girl want?

How did you find the Miss Tourism Queen International pageant?

This was my first chance to represent my great nation on a global scale, and I was born ready. During this past month, I have travelled through China, to large cities and small towns, experiencing the rich, deep-rooted cultures first hand. Each city left me with a different experience I will always cherish. Everyone in China knows Pakistan as “China’s friend;” I was so ecstatic! It was a month full of activities and competitions showcasing not only to each other, but to the world, different facets of our respective countries, ending with a spectacular grand finale show in Shanghai. I have had the opportunity to meet beautiful girls representing over 100 countries worldwide, and have developed everlasting friendships; friendship has no language. I feel proud to bring into the limelight the lighter side of Pakistan, apart from what’s displayed in the media due to a few rotten apples. It’s unfortunate the world has absolutely no clue what Pakistan is all about, what rich treasures it holds and what contributions it has to offer to the world. However, I am here to change that, along with Sonia Ahmed and the Miss Pakistan World pageant, and its supporters, and anyone else who has the guts to go against the grain.

Talk us through your experience of winning Miss Pakistan World.
It was a difficult, yet rewarding experience. For ten days, these brave women, the finalists of Miss Pakistan World, pushed themselves beyond their physical and mental limits. After preparing for six months before convening in Canada for the finals, there was essay writing, pop quizzes, choreography practices, working out, intense photo shoots, little time to eat and sleep, all the while reflecting a positive attitude though a smile and picture-perfect looks. On the day of the pageant, while doing my makeup, I came down with a fever. My head started spinning, my voice started to change due to congestion, I was sneezing up a storm, and my eyelids became heavy with exhaustion. I scolded myself; “Not today!” I popped two Advils, a sinus reliever, and an energy drink, and focused on my goal. A few hours later, I was wearing the crown on my head as Miss Pakistan World 2009. As Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you are right.” This is a life lesson I hope to share with the Pakistani women of the world. Every contestant had her own strengths; in my case, my go-getter attitude set me apart, along with my wishes for Pakistan to be recognised on a global level.

Why did you enter Miss Pakistan World?

Ever since I was a little girl, people have always told me I don’t look Pakistani, and I don’t act Pakistani. How does one “act” Pakistani? Apparently, people expect Pakistani women to be quiet, shy and oppressed. Au contraire! I have always been a confident, outspoken female standing up for her beliefs. Pakistani women do look like me and they do act like me, I thought. And now is my chance to educate the world on exactly how driven and headstrong we are. As a child, my role model was my older sister. She spoke up for herself always; she was beautiful; she was highly intellectual. She was the complete package. I have two young nieces now who I only hope to be a role model for. There are millions of young Pakistani girls worldwide who need the same guidance. I can only hope to be just that. In search of the golden opportunity, my parents relocated from Lahore to Miami, Florida, in the United States in 1971. Working his way up from attending college full time along with two jobs, to a Vice President on Wall Street in the financial district of New York, my father set an example early on to his children about the importance of hard work, diligence, and persistence in this life. That important life lesson played a role in my own motivations in life.

The bikini section is what has courted the most controversy. Are you personally comfortable with it?

The pageant queen is one who is supposed to represent the epitome of beauty, inside and out. Naturally, the first feature one notices on another individual is the exterior. In beauty pageants, a contestant is required to be physically appealing as well as intellectual. There’s nothing wrong with celebrating the beauty of a woman; it is a God-given gift. I appeal yet again to the masses to remember that our existence is based on the concepts of acceptance and therefore harmony. If the human race were to understand and implement this thought process, can you imagine how many of the world’s problems would cease to exist? Yes, it’s a big dream for a little girl, but change has to begin somewhere. The handful of us who dare to fight this battle are just the beginning of a wave of positive change.

How did your family react when you won?

My immediate family has always been my backbone and has supported me in everything that I have done. They claimed they knew I would win, as I’m sure every mother thinks of her daughter, and were ecstatic when I did. It’s funny, but for some time they went around introducing me as Miss Pakistan World everywhere we went. Everyone should be blessed with as loving and supportive a family as I am privileged to possess.

What do you want to be in the future?

I would love to use this platform of recognition to help the less fortunate. Pakistan has many causes that need support, such as aiding the victims displaced in Swat Valley, and for children suffering from disabilities such as Down’s syndrome. I enjoy speaking to the public about being a Pakistani young woman today, and hope my words are heard by Pakistani girls growing up, looking for a role model.

I will continue my presence in the fashion industry as a makeup artist, beauty specialist, beauty columnist and model. Representing the Pakistani presence in the Western fashion industry is a particular focus of mine, as I plan to participate in Washington, D.C. Fashion Week, and work with extremely talented up-and-coming Pakistani designers. I hope to open an establishment promoting beauty inside and out in the near future. Finally, I would love to dabble in acting, as well, given the opportunity.

Ayesha Gilani Miss Pakistan World 2009 on stage for the Miss Tourism Queen Intl pageant

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Ayesha Gilani, Miss Pakistan World 2009 is featured in China Daily for the Miss Tourism Queen International 2009 pageant.

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Miss Pakistan World 2009, Ayesha Gilani compete in the 5th largest beauty pageant

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Standing 5 feet 7 inches, from Lahore, Pakistan finished her Masters in English from Washington DC, Ayesha Gilani competed in the world’s largest beauty pageant- Miss Tourism Queen International 2009. Just a month after a 10 day drilling Miss Pakistan World on the 27th of June in Toronto, Ayesha Gilani has flown over to Shanghai to compete with 81 beauties from around the world.

Miss Tourism Queen International was founded by Mr. Charlie See. Since 1949, there have been more than 80 countries occasionally holding this competition for their Miss Tourism National Queen. In 1993, the Miss Tourism Queen International Organization held the first world final competition in Sri Lanka, and later in USA, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and many other countries as well. Miss Tourism Queen International contests have been held in China for six years from 2004 to 2009.

With the mutual benefit between Miss Tourism Pageant and the Tourist City, this event attracts full support from different circles in the society, and the special involvement of the press and TV media. With around 250 press's coverage and over 50 TV media's broadcasting, Miss Tourism Queen International serves as an international platform for the involved regions, tourist cities, tourist products, and fashion and luxury goods.

Miss Pakistan World has sent delegates to over 20 international pageants in just under 7 years, winning various sub titles. Gilani, won the Miss Congeniality Award as well besides winning the pageant at the 7th Miss Pakistan World pageant that was held June 2009. Gilani will be the 4th representation for Pakistan since the pageant started 5 years ago.

Sonia Ahmed, President of Miss Pakistan World said, “It is very important to keep Pakistan’s pageant industry alive amongst all the turmoil Pakistan faces on a daily basis. We are dedicated to prolonging the pageant industry and keeping it as active as possible. With Ayesha Gilani going to international beauty pageants, this shows that we are still going head strong.”

When asked about how she feels representing Pakistan on such a large scale, Ayesha Gilani said, “ I am so honoured that I have got this title and am representing Pakistan, as it is today Pakistan needs a very moderate and liberal representation for the world to see. It is in my hands now to educate the 81 countries about my nation and remove stereotypes about Pakistanis. I will try my best and hopefully those 81 representatives can go further and change their little world about us in their respective countries. I am proud to be the 7th Miss Pakistan to step out and compete for an international representation for Pakistan. We are doing something different and hopefully whatever little I can do to contribute I will do so. Winning is not very important to me, but being there wearing my country’s sash is what I’m looking forward to.”

Miss Pakistan World 2009

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Miss Pakistan World 2009

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Miss Pakistan World 2009 - Activities 2009

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Miss Pakistan World 2009 Activities

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Natasha Paracha - Asian Woman Magazine Interview

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Natasha Paracha - Asian Woman Magazine Interview

More News on Natasha Paracha - Miss Pakistan World 2008

Miss Pakistan World’s Seventh Year

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Toronto, Canada - Miss Pakistan World 2009 took place in Mississauga on the 27th of June 2009. With contestants coming from Scotland, United Kingdom, United States of America and Canada, the 10 day pageant went well with the hustle and bustle of restaurants, photo sessions, video sessions, rehearsals and essay writing competitions.

The winners of the pageants were Ayesha Gilani from Washington DC, representing Lahore, Pakistan. The Runner up 1 is Yusra Mumtaz from Sugarland Texas, representing Karachi, Pakistan and Uzma Ali as Runner up 2 from Scotland representing Faisalabad, Pakistan.

The contestants went through a series of essay writing on Pakistani issues during the pageant, as well as singing the National Anthem of Pakistan, which were the prerequisites before entering the pageant. The contestants also learnt about the Founder of Pakistan- Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the Monuments of Pakistan, the 4 Provinces of Pakistan, and the Kalash People of Pakistan.

An intense seminar of 8 hours was headed by image consultant and educational speaker Nyla Hasan which included self improvement, self confidence, dealing with the issues of the community and self improvement. The contestants had an amazing experience in Mississauga’s restaurants: Avani, Mandarin, The Host, Asian Garden, and many more.
Pageant Coordinator, Rania Iqbal and Pageant Choreographer Rodney Diverlus made sure the girls were well organized and the contestants were prepared for three dance number for the audience. The pageant started with the Black Evening Gown Opening Number on Pakistani singer Haroon’s Aashiqa and went on to the Pakistani Traditional Wear Round and finally the funky dance number on Ali Zafar’s Dekha Jo for the final evening gown dance! The stage lit up with the dance group called Adje, who performed on Pakistani songs by Faakhir, Jiya Na Jaye and Haroon’s Nahin Hai yeh Pyar. The final touch was by the Pakistani duo Asad Khan and Shoaib Khan, whose rising group Qissmet from Chicago made its first appearance in Toronto, Canada. Within a matter of minutes the crowd was singing Dil Dil Pakistan with Qissmet and enjoying the amazingly Pakistani atmosphere.

Former Miss Pakistan World 2004, Batool Cheema and Miss Pakistan World 2008 Natasha Paracha as well as the newly crowned Mrs. Pakistan World 2009 Sana Mushtaq were there to crown the runner ups and winner. The pageant ended well, with Ayesha Gilani winning the 7th title for Miss Pakistan World and who will now go on to represent Pakistan in international pageants.

Sonia Ahmed, the President of Miss Pakistan World and Mrs. Pakistan World carried on the pageant for 7 years and has sent the winners and runner ups to compete internationally in 21 beauty pageants around the world. An industry that never existed for Pakistan became alive in 2002 when the first Miss Pakistan pageant was announced. Pakistan’s entertainment industry has now seen 7 years of pageantry and Ahmed is hopeful that this industry picks up the support structure from around the world to make Pakistan the number one country in beauty pageants.

AYESHA GILANI - MISS PAKISTAN WORLD 2009

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Miss Pakistan World 2009 Beauty Pageant

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Miss Pakistan World 2009 Beauty Pageant

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Miss Pakistan World 2009 pageant

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Miss Pakistan World 2009

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Miss Pakistan World 2009 Commercial

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Miss Pakistan World 2009

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International Bhangra Competition- Vancouver Thanks to Universal Cultural Society- http://www.ucscanada.org/

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International Bhangra Competition- Vancouver Thanks to Universal Cultural Society- http://www.ucscanada.org/

Holi Vancouver 2009 - Universal cultural Society

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Holi Vancouver 2009 - Universal cultural Society

Vancouver Media - Miss Pakistan World

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Natasha Paracha in Vancouver - visit to the local Hindu Temple

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Natasha Paracha in Vancouver - visit to the local Hindu Temple

Miss Pakistan World 2008 Natasha Paracha in Chicago at Dulhania Bazaar

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International Beauty Pageants vs Miss Pakistan World

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I always want to see my contestants go further to international pageants. The push is always there from my side as well as the company's importance increases with every contendor going to an international pageant. So to the girls who like to join, I would always encourage you all to think big and out of the box. International pageants is when Pakistan competes internationally with 100-120 countries. You as a contestant will compete locally with delegates coming from the UK, USA and Canada, but its an aphrodisiac-al feeling to be a part of the world on such a global level. That is the best time of a Miss Pakistan or a runner up's life.

So I salute the Miss Pakistan World's and winners who have made it there.

Love and Regards- Sonia Ahmed

President Miss Pakistan World

Natasha Paracha - Miss Pakistan World 2008

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Natasha Paracha - Miss Pakistan World 2008

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Natasha Paracha - Miss Pakistan World 2008

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Natasha Paracha - Miss Pakistan World 2008

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Miss Pakistan World wikipedia

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Miss Pakistan World is a beauty pageant held in Mississauga, Ontario. Its contestants are women with mostly Pakistani heritage who reside in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The winner represents Pakistan in some international competitions and other events.[1]
Founded in 2002 by Toronto entrepreneur Sonia Ahmed, the contest is held in Canada because beauty pageants are highly controversial in Pakistan and if it were held there, security for contestants would be too problematic.[1] According to Ahmed, "Pakistan's slow changing movement to liberate its women forbids such events from taking place on its soil."[2]
The pageant has been criticized by Pakistani feminist Amna Buttar of the Asian-American Network Against Abuse of Human Rights, who wrote in an email to the New York Times, "In Pakistan, we are trying to get basic rights for women: right to marry, right to divorce, equal opportunity for job and education, and issues like Miss Pakistan create problems for this movement. An average Pakistani young woman does not want to wear a bikini in public, and for her it is important to have equal opportunity and all focus should be on that, and not on a pageant where only the elite can participate."[1]

Winners
2003 – Zehra Sheerazi (Karachi, Sindh)
2004 – Batool Cheema (Gujrat, Punjab)
2005 – Naomi Zaman (Lahore, Punjab)
2006 – Sehr Mahmood (Karachi, Sindh)
2007 – Mahleej Sarkari (Bakhshapur, Baluchistan)
2008 - Natasha Paracha (Islamabad, Punjab)

References
^ a b c Dominus, Susan, "Pakistan May Not Be Ready for Its Beauty Queen", New York Times, 18 December 2008, retrieved 13 January 2009
^ lifestyle.in.msn.com, Islamabad beauty is new Miss Pakistan World, 3 June 2008, retrieved 13 January 2009

External links
Miss Pakistan World website
I want to date Mush the hunk, India Times article about one of the pageant's winners
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