Misbah Arshad has been crowned Miss Universe Pakistan, marking another important achievement in her journey through international beauty competitions. Her victory was announced at a ceremony in the Philippines, where Miss Universe Pakistan franchise owner Josh Yugan presented her with the ribbon of honor, while former Miss Universe Pakistan Roma Riaz crowned her.
The new title will give Misbah Arshad an opportunity to represent Pakistan on one of the world’s most prominent international beauty platforms. Following her victory, she is set to travel to Puerto Rico to compete in the 75th Miss Universe pageant.
A Victory Decided by One Question
The final decision came after an interesting question from Filipino musician and actor Bailey May. He asked the contestants to imagine being placed in a room with their 10-year-old and 80-year-old selves and decide which version would ask the more difficult question.
Misbah Arshad responded that her 10-year-old self would ask the harder questions. She explained that her younger self would want to know how her life had turned out.
Her answer focused on the importance of failure, resilience and personal growth. She said she would tell her younger self that she had experienced failure many times, but the most important thing was to stand up and continue moving forward after every setback.
Her response appeared to reflect a philosophy that has also shaped her own journey.
From Psychology Student to Beauty Queen
Beyond the pageant stage, Misbah Arshad is a psychology student with experience in international competitions. Her academic background and previous pageant appearances have helped her develop experience in public speaking, presentation and representing Pakistan abroad.
Her international journey is not new. She represented Pakistan at the Miss International competition in Japan in 2023. She also participated in the Miss Supranational competition in Poland in 2024.
These experiences have provided her with exposure to international pageantry and prepared her for the larger challenge ahead.
Winning the national title therefore represents another stage in a journey that has already taken her to several international platforms.
Preparing for Miss Universe
With the Miss Universe Pakistan crown now secured, Misbah Arshad will turn her attention toward the Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico.
The 75th edition of the global pageant is expected to bring together contestants from numerous countries, giving Pakistan another opportunity to showcase its representative on an international stage.
For Arshad, the competition will be about more than appearance. Modern international pageants increasingly place emphasis on communication skills, confidence, personality, social awareness and the ability to represent one’s country effectively.
Her background in psychology and previous international experience could help her navigate the demands of the competition.
Her Message About Failure
One of the strongest themes in Misbah Arshad’s message following her victory was her perspective on failure.
She emphasized that failure does not decide whether someone is ultimately a winner. Instead, she believes success comes from maintaining hope, continuing to make an effort and improving oneself throughout the journey.
She also described life as a beautiful cycle and encouraged people not merely to accept life but to experience it fully. Using the image of fire and gold, she suggested that challenges can make people stronger and more refined.
That message adds a personal dimension to her pageant achievement. Rather than presenting the crown as the final destination, she views it as part of a longer journey filled with experiences and lessons.
After receiving the title, Misbah Arshad said the crown itself was not necessarily the most important reward. She highlighted the experiences she had gained, the lessons she had learned and the people she had encountered during her journey.
That perspective could become an important part of her representation of Pakistan at Miss Universe.
The national title has already marked a significant milestone in her career, but the international competition will provide an even bigger platform. As she prepares to travel to Puerto Rico, attention will now shift toward how she represents Pakistan among contestants from around the world.
For Misbah Arshad, the journey from psychology student and international pageant participant to Miss Universe Pakistan is a story of persistence. Her message is simple: setbacks do not define a person; the determination to continue, learn and improve can ultimately shape success.
