Natasha Paracha, Miss Pakistan world 2008!

Desimag caught with Miss Pakistan 2008.. Lets find out what she’s up to since last year!

DESIMAG: How did you come to hear about this pageant in the first place?

Miss P: I first heard about the pageant through my mother. She encouraged me to apply as Miss Pakistan would prove to be a good platform for young women, like myself, wanting to make a difference. I did some research on the Miss Pakistan pageant and came to know that it had only been in its 6th year. Every year the pageant continues to grow and is an avenue for young women to strive to educate others about our dynamic and vibrant country.

DESIMAG:  Name 5 goals you consider important to you in your  life?

Miss P: Family, Career, Health, Wealth, and Worldliness. I think it’s important to find a balance in life, and if  I hope to be successful enough in achieving all of these. Family is the most important thing in my life and always comes first.  If you have a happy family than everything else will fall into place.  

DESIMAG:  What is your biggest strength and inspiration outside of your family?

Miss P: Outside of my family, my biggest strength is my faith in god. Religion for me has been a great part of my life and has helped me grow to be a stronger individual; not only in my daily life, but also in pursuing my aspirations.

DESIMAG:  What kind of response did you receive from the Pakistani community after you won the Miss Pakistan World Title?

Miss P: The Pakistani community has been very supportive of my title as Miss Pakistan World. I have been approached by various community leaders and philanthropists in joining hands with their causes.

DESIMAG:  Are you single? If so when are you planning to get married?

Miss P:I am single and currently focused on my career and immediate family. I hope to find a person who is honest, intelligent, kind-hearted, hardworking and most importantly, humble.

DESIMAG:   What would you consider the 5 most important characteristics are, that should be present in a winning such a pageant?   

Miss P: Dedication, Motivation,  Strong character, Confident personality, and Charisma. 

DESIMAG: Would you consider offers to work with artists based around the world in general, to help and promote woman in a positive manner from around the world?

Miss P: I think that is a wonderful idea. We should not limit ourselves by putting up boundaries and borders. Collaberating with people of  diverse nationalities is the most inspirational and effective way to spread a message.

DESIMAG.  If you had not been selected, what would your choice of career be today?

Miss P: If I had not been selected as Miss Pakistan, I would have taken away a wonderful experience and continue to persue my career in foreign relations at the United Nations.

DESIMAG: What career did your parents have in mind for you?  Did you always want to represent Pakistan as a country and become an ambassador?

Miss P: My parents have taught me to pursue my interests, no matter what they may be. My siblings and I have been given the responsibilty of choosing our own career path and making sure that we are successful in whatever we may chose to do.  This has helped us build strong character and develop our strengths. I have always wanted to become involved in representing Pakistan as that is where I have come from.  At University, I founded the Pakistani Students Association and our membership grew to nearly 200 within the first year alone. Miss Pakistan World has given me the outlet to be a true representative of our country.

DESIMAG:  What is your level of education? Do you consider education to be important in life, and does this factor contribute towards your success?

Miss P: I graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 2005 with a Bacholars degree. I hope to pursue my Masters in Human Rights in the coming years. Education is a vital element for all of us, and I strive to promote educational rights in developing countries.

DESIMAG: What are we to expect from Miss Pakistan World in the future?

Miss P: Currently I work for the Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Organization at the United Nations where we aim to introduce new and innovative technologies to the developing world. In addition to this, I design luxury watches for FUEL. I hope to develop the brand globally and incorporate the importance of  clean technology through promotion of the brand.

DESIMAG:  Have you met any famous people after representing Pakistan? If so who?

Miss P: I have met various Pakistani artists during my reign as Miss Pakistan World.  

DESIMAG: Who is your role model other than your Mother?

Miss P: I have been fortunate enough to have many role models throughout my life. One of my greatest inspirations has been (foreign female leader)

DESIMAG: Desimag is aware of the fact that you have started a non- profit organisation, called ‘Vision Of Development’ which is there to help and uplift women in rural areas of Pakistan. Desimag would like to congratulate you for undertaking such great work and working hard to improve the facilities out there for the Pakistani’s. Could you please tell us how that is running, where Vision of Development is based and which areas have worked on in particular i.e. medical etc?

Miss P: Vision of Development is an organization that I founded with my mother in 2000 after visiting our villages near the Islamabad/Murree region. Much of this land is underdeveloped, with no running water, electricity or paved roads. With the help of funding from Non-Resident Pakistanis, we have slowly and steadily begun to develop these villages. Also, we have identified the need for primary education for young children and the issue of  proper sanitation.

DESIMAG:  What made you want to represent Pakistan at a world wide level; would you consider this to be a challenge?

Miss P: wanted to represent Pakistan on a global scale because I saw it as an opportunity to be an inspiration not only for young Pakistani women, but for the youth as a whole. By setting an example of hard work and dedication, we can all achieve our goals and aspirations.  It’s not easy; it takes a lot of hard work and persistence.

DESIMAG:  What advice would you give to those who wish to enter for the pageant in 2009 is it a lot of hard work and commitment?

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