Noor Xarmina has been crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2024.

From Islamabad, she will now represent Pakistan at the upcoming Miss Universe beauty pageant in Mexico in November 2024.

At the pageant, Noor was asked how did she stay grounded during the pageant process.

She said: “I think balancing humility and confidence is best showcased at a pageant because you learn to work as a team.

“This pageant feels more like a team sport than an individual competitive beauty contest.

“I have learned so much about my weaknesses and strengths by learning around my colleagues and these girls that I’m going to remember for the rest of my life.

“I tried to stay humbled and show humility myself by just being grateful for the experience.”

Noor is not just a beauty queen.

She studied biology and business, a combination that highlights her versatile interests and intellectual prowess.

Before entering the world of modelling and acting, Noor worked as a venture capital investor in London, where she honed her business acumen and strategic thinking.

In her spare time, Noor finds solace and mental clarity in running.

This passion for fitness is more than a hobby; it reflects her commitment to maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Her dedication to running underscores her discipline and resilience, qualities that will undoubtedly aid her in the competitive world of Miss Universe.

Noor’s participation in the Miss Universe pageant goes beyond personal ambition.

She is driven by a larger vision to enhance Pakistani representation in the international entertainment industry.

Noor Xarmina aims to break stereotypes and pave the way for future generations of Pakistani women in global arenas.

Miss Universe Pakistan 2024 also saw Nimra Jacob emerging as the first runner-up, adding to the list of remarkable women making strides in beauty and talent.

As Noor prepares to represent Pakistan on the global stage, she carries with her the hopes and aspirations of a nation eager to see their culture and talent recognised worldwide.

Noor Xarmina will be the second Pakistani beauty queen at Miss Universe.

Karachi’s Erica Robin was the first and while many praised her, it also faced scrutiny from some orthodox figures, who questioned how someone could represent Pakistan in an official capacity without official approval.

Taqi Usmani, a religious scholar, was one of the first to express outrage and demand that the government take notice and take action against those in charge of the pageant.

Additionally, he insisted that any notion that these women were “representing Pakistan” be refuted.

As one of the critics of the movie Joyland when it was released in Pakistan, Jamaat-i-Islami Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan tweeted that participating in such pageants was “shameful” for Pakistan.