Summary
- Pakistan is set to make history at the Miss World beauty pageant as 24-year-old Aniqa Jamal Iqbal has been crowned Miss World Pakistan 2026 and will represent the country in its first-ever official participation at the global competition.
- The Miss Pakistan World Organisation, established in 2002, has spent more than two decades preparing Pakistani women for international beauty competitions.
- Although Pakistan has participated in several international beauty contests over the years, this will be the country’s first official appearance at Miss World.
Pakistan is set to make history at the Miss World beauty pageant as 24-year-old Aniqa Jamal Iqbal has been crowned Miss World Pakistan 2026 and will represent the country in its first-ever official participation at the global competition. The milestone marks Pakistan’s debut in the 73-year history of Miss World.
Aniqa received her crown during a ceremony held in Lahore, where Dr. Shafaq Akhtar, Miss Pakistan Universal 2022, presented her with the title. The event was also attended by Mr. Pakistan World Ataullah Gujjar, celebrating the country’s historic achievement.
Currently pursuing a master’s degree in accounting and auditing, Aniqa is no stranger to international pageantry. She has previously represented Pakistan at Miss Earth, Miss Global, Miss Cosmo, Miss Eco International and Miss Aura International. She also earned international recognition after winning multiple titles at the Miss Freedom of the World competition in Kosovo.
Beyond beauty pageants, Aniqa hopes to use her platform to raise awareness about thalassaemia as part of Miss World’s “Beauty with a Purpose” initiative. She said she wants to highlight the challenges faced by patients living with the blood disorder and encourage greater public support for the cause.
The Miss Pakistan World Organisation, established in 2002, has spent more than two decades preparing Pakistani women for international beauty competitions. Its president, Sonia Ahmed, described Pakistan’s official Miss World debut as a landmark achievement that showcases the talent and potential of Pakistani women on the global stage.
News of Aniqa’s selection has been widely welcomed on social media, with many congratulating her and celebrating Pakistan’s historic entry into one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious beauty pageants. Supporters have praised the achievement as an important step for greater international representation.
Although Pakistan has participated in several international beauty contests over the years, this will be the country’s first official appearance at Miss World. Aniqa’s participation marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s pageant history and opens a new chapter for the nation on the global stage.
