Lahore, March 21, 2022 (PPI-OT): Pakistan observes February, 5 annually as Kashmir Day with the aim to express solidarity with the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK). To commemorate the sacrifices of the valiant people of IOJK and to express support to the struggles of Kashmiri brethren, the University of Lahore’s Debating Society hosted “Declamations and Essay Writing Competitions” on February 4, 2022 at Defence Road Campus.
Several groups of students took part in the competition which was divided into two parts i.e. essay writing competitions and declamations. The contestants wrote essays on the topic of “Kashmir is the lifeline of Pakistan” while declamations in both Urdu and English were presented on “It’s better to die fighting for freedom than to live in chains”. Mr. Qasim Ihsan (In-charge, Clubs and Societies) was the chief guest of the event. He highlighted the importance of Kashmir Day and appreciated the participants for their tremendous performance during the event.
Ms. Zainab Naeem (DDNS, 9th Semester) Arooj Khakwani (BS English Language and Literature, 3rd Semester) won Urdu and English essay writing competitions respectively while Ms. Umama Mubeen (DPT, 5th Semester) and Ms. Areesha Khalil (Audiology, 2nd Semester) bagged 1st position in English and Urdu declamations respectively. The closure of the event was marked by a walk in the university’s premises to express solidarity with the people of IOJK.
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