Pakistan to Make Miss World Debut with Anniqa Meraj
LAHORE: Anniqa Meraj has been crowned Miss World Pakistan 2026, becoming the first Pakistani woman to represent the country at the Miss World pageant. The crowning ceremony was held at Lahore’s Faletti’s Hotel, where she received the title from Dr. Shafaq Akhtar, Miss Pakistan Universal 2022, and Attaullah Gujjar, Mr. Pakistan World.
The 75th Anniversary Edition of the Miss World Festival will take place in Vietnam from August 9 to September 5, with the announcement officially confirmed by Miss World on its website and Instagram. The 24-year-old business and economics graduate, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in auditing and accounting, said she hopes to become a State-Authorised Public Accountant while advocating for children’s rights and girls’ education in Pakistan.
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Meraj has previously represented Pakistan in several international beauty pageants, including Miss Earth, Miss Global, Miss Cosmo, Miss Eco International, and Miss Aura International, and won four titles at the Freedom of the World competition in Kosovo. Her participation marks Pakistan’s debut at the Miss World pageant, following the country’s recent appearances at the Miss Universe competition.
