Erica Marian Robin, a 24-year-old Pakistani model, has achieved unimaginable success overnight by becoming the first-ever Miss Universe Pakistan 2023.
The dusky goddess outshined four other equally talented contestants and bagged the title. All geared up to represent Pakistan at the global level in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant to be held in El Salvador later this year, Robin's personal life has become the center of attention.
Upon receiving the crown and mantle of Miss Universe Pakistan 2023, Robin expressed immense gratitude for the once-in-a-lifetime chance and highlighted the positive aspects of Pakistan in her statement.
Early Life
Robin was born on September 14, 1999 to a Christian family in Pakistan. Not much is known about her early life, however, she stepped into professional modeling in January 2020.
Education
Robin graduated from St. Patrick’s Girls High School in Karachi in 2014.
Career and Breakthrough
Robin's first breakthrough came when she graced DIVA Magazine Pakistan in July 2020 issue in a stellar Tabassum Mughal design. Apart from her modelling career, Robin took on a new role as an assistant manager at Flow Digital in August 2020.
She has extensively travelled from Lahore to Kallar Kahar in December 2020. A wanderlust by passion, Robin reportedly explored the stunning landscapes of Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan in April 2021 before jetting off to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in December later that year.
The model continued her international traveld by checking in in Antalya, Turkey, in March 2022, and experienced paragliding in Ölüdeniz, Fethiye, Muğla, Turkiye, in July 2022. She then went to Phetchaburi, Thailand, in January 2023.
Miss Universe 2023
On her 24th birthday, the model competed against four other finalists for the Miss Universe Pakistan 2023 title at Brennia Kottefaru in Raa Atoll, Maldives, eventually winning the title. Robin will represent Pakistan at the prestigious Miss Universe 2023 pageant in San Salvador, El Salvador, on November 18, 2023, embodying grace, beauty, and ambition.
While Robin's win paved the way for Pakistani women to shine on international platforms, the local government and certain religious clerics have officially announced to not endorse the pageant, arguing that the official authorities did not assign any representative for the country in a beauty competition of this nature, such as Miss Universe.
The writer is a staff member.
KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on October 4, 2023 (Wednesday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 283.5 | 286.45 |
Euro | EUR | 302 | 305 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 351.5 | 355 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 78.7 | 79.5 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.45 | 76.2 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 180.2 | 182 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 766 | 774 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 210 | 212 |
China Yuan | CNY | 39.62 | 40.02 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.55 | 40.95 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 36.74 | 37.09 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.46 | 3.57 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.63 | 1.71 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 931.36 | 940.36 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 61.27 | 61.87 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 171.55 | 173.55 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.92 | 27.22 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 748.35 | 756.35 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 79.03 | 79.73 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206 | 208 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.34 | 26.64 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 313.85 | 316.35 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.79 | 7.94 |
KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 201,100 on Wednesday.
The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs 172,410.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs168,730 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs196,807.
Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Karachi | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Islamabad | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Peshawar | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Quetta | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Sialkot | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Attock | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Gujranwala | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Jehlum | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Multan | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Gujrat | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Nawabshah | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Chakwal | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Hyderabad | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Nowshehra | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Sargodha | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Faisalabad | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
Mirpur | PKR 201,100 | PKR 2,300 |
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