Pakistan’s first-ever Miss World entry

For the first time in more than seven decades of the Miss World pageant’s history, Pakistan will participate in the competition.

Anika Meraj will represent the country at the 75th edition after recently winning the Miss World Pakistan 2026 title.

At a ceremony held on Thursday at Faletti’s Hotel in Lahore, Anika was crowned by Miss Pakistan Universal 2022, Dr. Shafaq Akhtar, and Mr. Pakistan World, Attaullah Gujjar.

The 75th edition of the Miss World pageant will take place in Vietnam from August 9 to September 5.