Miss Earth currently holds the position of the world’s third-largest pageant and aspires to become the world’s largest. This ambition stems from its substantial number of contestants, the significance of its environmental cause, and its consistent impact.
The preliminary competitions for Miss Earth 2023 are underway, celebrating the representative countries. This year, Dr. Kapotaqkhy Chanchala from Karachi, Pakistan, has become the 12th Miss Earth Pakistan, representing the nation in this environmental pageant. Pakistan’s involvement in the Miss Earth pageant began in 2005 through the Miss Pakistan World pageant.
Born and raised in Karachi, Dr. Kapotaqkhy pursued her medical education at Aga Khan University and currently serves at Liaqat National Hospital. On May 31, 2023, she traveled to Lahore for the Miss Pakistan 2023 ceremony, where she was crowned Miss Pakistan Universal 2023. Subsequently, she flew to Sri Lanka to promote tourism and represent Pakistan in Miss World Tourism 2023, competing against 40 other nations.
Unlike other international pageants, Miss Earth requires in-depth knowledge about the contestant’s home country. Participants are tasked with creating seven two-minute videos discussing various aspects of Pakistan, including Eco Tourism Places, Environmental Initiatives, Culture, Landmarks, Advocacy for Environmental Issues, and a full Introduction video. The seventh video focuses on a chosen tree symbolizing the delegate’s perception of its importance for Pakistan. Dr. Kapotaqkhy selected the Neem Tree for its medicinal properties after two months of studying Pakistan’s environmental issues.
The Preliminaries commenced on October 24, 2023, and will run until the end of November 2023. The main pageant is scheduled to begin on November 28, with the finale on December 23, 2023. Dr. Kapotaqkhy’s environmental advocacy focuses on planting more trees in Pakistan.
Reflecting on the extensive process of Miss Earth, Dr. Kapotaqkhy Chanchala, Miss Earth Pakistan 2023, expressed, “I am delighted that Miss Earth strongly advocates for environmental issues. Representing Pakistan, I find myself capable of addressing the crucial problems our nation faces through environmental advocacy. I’ve dedicated three months to study and prepare these videos, and the experience has been enlightening. Being part of Miss Earth instills a sense of purpose for a meaningful cause.”
Sonia Ahmed, President of Miss Pakistan, emphasized, “Pakistan’s pageant industry commenced in 2002 through the Miss Pakistan World event. Our participation in Miss Earth since 2005, with Dr. Kapotaqkhy being the 12th representative, underscores the significance of this pageant, aligning with the crucial environmental issues of our time.”
Dr. Kapotaqkhy’s journey has received support from the Miss Pakistan World Pageant, Talha Ghouri Photography, Media Focus Channel, and Mr. Asadullah Bhatti.
