In a first, Pakistani woman participates in Miss Universe pageant

For the first time in the country's history, Erica Robin represented Pakistan at the Miss Universe 2023 competition and made it to the list of top 20 contestants.

She became the first Pakistani lady to partake in the beauty pageant held at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador in the early hours of Sunday as per Pakistan Standard Time.  

During the 72nd edition of the beauty pageant, Erica, 24, managed to secure a place in the list of the top 20 contestants. The beauty pageant saw more than 80 countries participate.

The first-ever contester from Pakistan made a powerful statement during the swimsuit competition. Erica stunned the crowd in San Salvador as she began her walk across the Miss Universe stage on Saturday.

It is pertinent to mention here that Robin was crowned as “Miss Universe Pakistan” in September this year.  

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