Tahmena Bokhari Crowned Mrs. Pakistan World 2010

Tahmena Bokhari became the fourth woman to be crowned Mrs. Pakistan World when she gained the 2010 crown in Toronto, Canada. The pageant is focused on finding role models for representing married women of Pakistan.

Bokhari, a college professor, social worker, consultant to governments and organizations, public speaker and writer, is passionate about diversity, ending violence against women, health (particularly cancer) and issues surrounding immigrants and settlement, according to a statement from pageant officials.

Organizers said Bokhari plans to use the Mrs. Pakistan World platform to raise larger awareness for the issues she has already spent years working on, as well as to take on the role of a spokesperson for Pakistani women balancing family, community, career and hobbies.

"I hope to inspire men and women to participate in creating positive energy in the home and in the community and to live holistically balanced and happy lives," she said.

Sonia Ahmed, president of Mrs. Pakistan World, said that the pageant for married women is a step forward for Pakistan in the pageant industry. She added that she hoped Bokhari will represent Pakistan in international pageants that can take the country forward in the pageant world.