The Miss Pakistan World pageant founded by Sonia Ahmed, when she was in the University of Ottawa studying Business, was a start for a deep rooted change for Pakistan. The pageant brought young Pakistani women from around the world to compete for what could be considered the most controversial crown in the pageant world: Pakistan’s slow changing movement to liberate its women.
Ahmed comments, “Pakistani women have always felt compelled to stay in the background. They have never had the same opportunities to create a voice and stand for what they believe in. It was only after living in Canada that I realized that women really do have the power to make a difference and make a change. Change is very important and tolerance is important too, in regards to having a healthy and prosperous community.”
Beauty of the World pageant attracted 55 delegates from around the world to Beijing, China as well as the world finals took place in Zhangjiajie City which is located on the northwestern border of Hunan Province. Zhangjiajie city got famous with the release of the film “Avatar.”http://www.fashioncentral.pk/people-parties/events/festivals/story-440-miss-pakistan-world-pageant/
