Congratulations are in order for India's beauty pageant industry as a Jammu-Kashmir-born woman Sargam Koushal, representing India, has won the "Mrs World" title.
With Koushal besting competitors from 63 countries, this feat helped the title go back to India after 21 years.
Earlier, India won the title back in 2001 with Dr. Aditi Govitrikar who also served as a judge for Miss India Inc 2022-23.
Koushal received the crown from the United States' Shaylyn Ford who won the title last year. Koushal beat Mrs Polynesia for the title, who stood as the first runner-up while Mrs Canada was named the second.
Donning a gorgeous pink slit gown with intricate embroidery work and sequins for the final round, the 32-year-old contestant stood in disbelief after her name was announced as the winner of the supreme beauty pageant.
"The long wait is over, it’s after 21 years we have the CROWN back!" wrote the diva on her Instagram.
Elated to win the title, Koushal added: “We’ve got the crown back after 21-22 years. I’m so excited. Love you India, love you world.”
Talking about the diva's background, Koushal hails from the Bahu Fort area of Jammu city. She previously worked as a teacher in Vizag. Apart from teaching, the 'Mrs World 2022' winner is also a content writer, model, and painter. She is married to Aditya Manohar Sharma, a Lieutenant Commander in the Indian Navy presently posted in Mumbai.
Koushal previously won the Mrs. India World 2022-23 by a judging panel featuring Soha Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Mohammad Azharuddin, Masumi Mewawalla, and Aditi Govitrikar. This allowed her to represent India internationally.
For those unversed, 'Mrs World' - conceived in 1984 - is the first-ever beauty pageant made to entertain married women. Previously named 'Miss Woman of the World,' it was later changed to 'Mrs World' in 1988.
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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 March 22, 2023 (Wednesday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 283.6 | 286.65 |
Euro | EUR | 301 | 304 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 344.5 | 348 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.2 | 78 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.4 | 76.2 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 187 | 189.4 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 749.75 | 757.76 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 207.5 | 209.7 |
China Yuan | CNY | 40.91 | 41.31 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.59 | 40.99 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.9 | 36.25 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.41 | 3.52 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.06 | 2.11 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 919.58 | 928.58 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.85 | 63.45 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 176.66 | 178.66 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.33 | 26.61 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 732.14 | 740.14 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.42 | 78.12 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 208 | 210 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.5 | 26.8 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 304.1 | 306.6 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.26 | 8.41 |
KARACHI - The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 202,400 on Wednesday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs173,500.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs163,624 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 190,880.
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 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Karachi | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Islamabad | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Peshawar | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Quetta | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Sialkot | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Attock | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Gujranwala | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Jehlum | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Multan | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Gujrat | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Nawabshah | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Chakwal | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Hyderabad | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Nowshehra | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Sargodha | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Faisalabad | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
Mirpur | PKR 202,400 | PKR 2,375 |
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