Roma garnered considerable attention with her participation in the Miss Grand International pageant held in Thailand. The 29-year-old Pakistani Christian model from Lahore became an overnight sensation for her walk at the pageant without a hijab. She chose a golden metallic bikini for the bikini round, and visuals of her walking the runway are spreading across social media, provoking a range of responses. While some have commended her for her boldness, others have criticised her choice. The incident ignited a heated debate on social media, with users highlighting the cultural tensions surrounding women’s clothing in Pakistan. One commenter on X noted, “Social media backlash forced her to delete the video,” while another remarked that her outfit sparked discussions on “cultural representation and personal freedom.”
