On October 22 and 23, 2024, the Virtual University of
Pakistan's Debating Society successfully held a two-day intra-university debate
competition. More than 100 students from different regions, including those from
abroad, participated in the virtual event, which featured a remarkable
exhibition of intellectual discourse and debate.
Four discussion categories were offered in the
competition to accommodate varying levels of skill. Engaging in vibrant
conversations, students from various academic backgrounds and geographical
locations demonstrated the university's diversity of potential.
Judges On the first day, Ms. Nabiha Khan from the
University of the Punjab and Mr. Abdullah Sultan Arbi from GCU Lahore evaluated
participants on a variety of criteria, including their capacity for clear
communication, argumentation, and presentation. On the second day, Mr. Umer
Sohaib from the University of the Punjab and Mr. Waqas Ahmed from GCU Lahore
served on the judging panel, and they adhered to the stringent evaluation
standards.
The committed faculty members from Virtual University who
made up the panel provided further support for the occasion. Ms. Afsheen Hassan
was the Convener, Mr. Muhammad Abdullah was the Co-Convener, and Mr. Tanveer
Shah was the Coordinator. Their direction and assistance were crucial in
setting up a smooth and significant competition, advancing the Debating
Society's goal of encouraging critical thinking and lively debate.
Winner Details:
English Serious
1st Place: Ali Tabasum (BC240204538), Punjab
2nd Place: Tania Shahid (BC240413106), Sindh
3rd Place: Sanjna (BC240403139), Sindh
3rd Place: Rija Imran (BC220400154), ICT
Consolation Prize: Batool Fatima (BC240405896), Punjab
English Humorous
1st Place: Sheikh Fazal Elahi Kabli (BC220406198), Punjab
2nd Place: Aroma (BC240204933), KPK
3rd Place: Maryam Binte Asif (BC240402680), Punjab
Consolation Prize: Mubashir (BC240210532), Sindh
Urdu Serious
1st Place: Muhammad Sajjad (BC210200462), Punjab
2nd Place: Anum Mughal (BC210424626), Punjab
3rd Place: Maryam Bibi (BC230201150), Punjab
3rd Place: Fatima Mumraiz (BC240204608), Punjab
Consolation Prize: Ahmed Waheed (BC240402515), Azad Kashmir
Urdu Humorous
1st Place: Wajiha Siddiqi (BC240218626), Punjab
2nd Place: Tamreena Tashfeen (BC230405095), Punjab
3rd Place: Syeda Urooj Fatima (BC230407626), Sindh
Consolation Prize: Asad Abbas (MC200400981), Punjab
In order to encourage students to improve their
communication skills and critically engage with current topics, the Debating
Society is committed to promoting a culture of scholarly conversation and
healthy competition within the university community.