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Roma Ria steps into national director role for Mis…

Roma Ria is entering a new chapter in her pageant journey as she officially steps into the role of National Director for Miss Universe Pakistan. The announcement marks an important moment for Ria, who previously represented Pakistan as Miss Universe Pakistan 2025.

Sharing her feelings about the new responsibility, Ria described the appointment as a deeply meaningful achievement. She said she was “incredibly humbled, grateful, and honored” to be officially announced as the national director.

The new position places Ria in a role that goes beyond the spotlight, giving her an opportunity to help shape the future of Pakistan’s participation in the Miss Universe competition. As national director, she will have a greater role in guiding the pageant, supporting contestants and helping prepare future representatives for the international stage.

Ria’s transition from titleholder to leadership also adds a personal touch to the development of Miss Universe Pakistan. Having experienced the competition herself, she understands the preparation, expectations and pressure that come with representing the country internationally.

Her journey has also been connected with advocacy and community work. Online references to Ria describe her as the founder of Rehmat Foundation, an initiative associated with supporting girls’ access to education. (Instagram⁠) This gives her new position a wider dimension, as her public platform has increasingly extended beyond fashion and pageantry.

For Ria, the national director role appears to be about creating opportunities as much as celebrating beauty. Pageants today increasingly place emphasis on confidence, communication, social causes and leadership, allowing contestants to use their visibility to represent something larger than themselves.

Her appointment could therefore signal an evolving direction for Miss Universe Pakistan, with greater attention on empowering contestants and preparing them to become confident representatives of the country.

Ria’s announcement has also highlighted the significance of her own journey. From wearing the national title on an international stage to helping guide the next generation of Pakistani contestants, she is now moving from competitor to mentor and decision-maker.

With gratitude at the heart of her announcement, Ria is embracing the responsibility with optimism. Her new role gives her a chance to contribute to the pageant from behind the scenes while helping future contestants step onto the global stage with confidence.

As Miss Universe Pakistan continues to build its presence, Roma Ria’s move into the national director position represents a fresh beginning — one that combines pageantry, leadership and a commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for women in Pakistan. (Instagram⁠)

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