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What is Miss Pakistan USA doing in Karachi? We find out

What is Miss Pakistan USA doing in Karachi? We find out

The 27-year-old even walked the ramp for Maheen Karim and Rozina Munib at Fashion Pakistan Week
Updated 04 Nov, 2016

Miss Pakistan USA Sarish Khan is not new to the fashion world, but the highlight of her participation at FPW was sharing the stage with Mukhtaran Mai, she gushes.

In a conversation with Images, the 27-year-old pageant winner reveals what it was like walking the ramp at FPW and what her current plans in Pakistan are.

Images: What do you think of Pakistani fashion?

Sarish Khan: From what I have seen at Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW), Pakistani fashion is quite diverse. Designers showcased fancy gowns but also simpler cuts. It was an honour to walk as the show opener for Rozina Munib and share a stage with the designer's showstopper Mukhtaran Mai.

Sahrish Khan and Mukhtaran Mai pose for the cameras at the FPW 2016. Photo: Sahrish Khan.
Sahrish Khan and Mukhtaran Mai pose for the cameras at the FPW 2016. Photo: Sahrish Khan.

I had the opportunity to speak with her backstage about the women's empowerment work I am doing in Swat and KPK.

Images: Which Pakistani designer's collection was your favourite?

Sarish Khan: I really like Maheen Karim’s clothing line. I loved the dress I wore as her showstopper, it was glamorous yet comfortable.

Images: How has your experience in Pakistan been like so far?

Sarish Khan: It's always good to be in Pakistan, after all it's my motherland. I actually lived in Karachi for about a year in 2012 working for the Education Fund for Sindh. I’m always humbled by the love and respect I receive from people here.

Sahrish Khan in a Rozina Munib ensemble (left) and Maheen Karim dress (right). Photos: Movie Shoovy.
Sahrish Khan in a Rozina Munib ensemble (left) and Maheen Karim dress (right). Photos: Movie Shoovy.

Images: If given the opportunity, would you like to work in Pakistan?

Sarish Khan: Yes. In fact, I am currently in the midst of confirming a couple of opportunities in the Pakistani film and fashion industry. I would also love to work in drama serials, as long as the character is intriguing and different.

Images: How often do you visit Pakistan?

Sarish Khan: Well, I am in Karachi right now in pursuit of an acting career. I am following the footsteps of my grandparents, Sabiha Khanum and Santosh Kumar. So I plan to spend more time here if the right opportunities come along.

Sahrish Khan as the showstopper for Maheen Khan at FPW 2016. Photo: Movie Shoovy.
Sahrish Khan as the showstopper for Maheen Khan at FPW 2016. Photo: Movie Shoovy.

Images: What's the role of Miss Pakistan USA?

Sarish Khan: Miss Pakistan USA is a platform for Pakistani American women to represent their heritage. I’m focused on representing all aspects of our culture, the positives and the negatives.

Images: How would you like to use your influence as Miss Pakistan USA?

Sarish Khan: As an actor and model, I’m an entertainer, but I’m also a lawyer and an activist. So I will continue to advocate for gender equality, through my legal education and social media. The biggest example being the collaboration with Rozina Munib and Mukhtaran Mai.

Comments

ahmad Nov 04, 2016 12:26pm
Who created this Miss Pakistan competition? Its not official so she is not Miss Pakistan
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Mandy Nov 04, 2016 01:15pm
She is not wearing hijab. BIG CRIME!!!! wonder how extremist will react now.
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Starzan90210 Nov 04, 2016 03:36pm
Very proud of our "SARISH KHAN", The Miss Pak-USA! On her path to great accomplishments as a Lawyer, Activist! Also, as a Multimedia Entertainment Actress and Supermodel. Multitasking. Very impressive. Also, get the SCREEN ACTORS GUILD USA Membership, pronto! Subsidized SAG Membership can be had via Sponsorship by Movie & Television Studios; such as the Mr Steven Spielberg's DREAMWORKS. He will be delighted to cast you in upcoming (Action, Adventure, Drama, SciFi) Movie Projects! Good reputable SAG Approved Agent is a must. Also, follow-up with FORD Models NY. YSL. DKNY. Presto, Presto. Do your very Besto! Wishing you all the good success in your good endeavors! InshaAllah! Don't give any attention to toxic people. Vision. Strategy. Logistics. Excellence in Execution! Have good fun and healthy smiles!
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Brutal honesty Nov 04, 2016 04:09pm
really miss pakistan, i am not too sure about the looks though, i mean i got to be honest here, no reflection on her just the modeling looks in general i mean, she doesnt seem to have it....
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ghaznavi Nov 04, 2016 05:46pm
I am sure some may find her to be that beautiful, but I have seen prettier women of Pakistani origin in USA. Pakistan is a country of beautiful people, good luck to her
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Ehsan Nov 04, 2016 06:33pm
Thanks for representing Pakistanis in USA
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Rashid Sultan Nov 04, 2016 10:14pm
I wonder how many women (and men) wear such dresses in the country. These are meant for a privileged few. But I've never seen anyone at gatherings such as weddings, parties, shows, etc wear any such fashion clothes.
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Fareeha Nov 05, 2016 08:21am
@ghaznavi she is gorgeous.Intelligent and talented.Proud of her to stand up for her dreams.U rock Sarish Khan.!!!
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Fareeha Nov 05, 2016 08:23am
Sarish Khan u are so gorgeous talented and educated .Wish u all the best.Love your style.
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Fareeha Nov 05, 2016 08:29am
Lovely Sarish khan..beautiful and educated.
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SAM Nov 05, 2016 09:58am
In Pic number one If Miss Pakistan didn't wear any heals she would be the same height as Mukhtaran mai. Honestly fashion shows and beauty context should be about real people in real life. In this picture Mukhtaran Mai look more acceptable and natural then miss Pakistan USA.
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SAM Nov 05, 2016 10:07am
@ghaznavi Most of the fashion Models are, neither pretty or cute it is only the style and social thing that is attached to them, and that makes certain people attracted to them. With all due respect In the end of the day they are just another commodity in the Market.
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yawar abdul rehman Nov 05, 2016 01:02pm
o wow, how tall is she?
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zebswati Nov 05, 2016 02:42pm
Once I topped my class , we were only two students in the class , was #1, have the certificate ! 100% original.
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Imtiaz ali khan Nov 05, 2016 02:46pm
@Mandy Mostly in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad etc., people are way less conservative, it's a bit naive to judge the whole of Pakistan as full of extremism. Either you don't know about Pakistan or simply just never have been to IndoPak region.
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Fareeha Nov 05, 2016 07:30pm
@Mandy are u wearing hijab??
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MA Nov 06, 2016 04:01am
These fashions shows are crap, does not represent 99% Pakistan
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