FAISALABAD Feb 20 (TNS): The British High Commission brought its annual GREAT Debate competition for student debaters to Faisalabad with a semi-final event at theFAST National University Chiniot-Faisalabad Campus, a statement issued on Tuesday said.
The event brought together debaters from across universities in Faisalabad. After a competitive round of fixtures Kamran Hassan Dar from Faisalabad Medical University and Noor Fatima from FAST National University were judged to be the winner and runner-up respectively.
The British Deputy High Commissioner Richard Crowder said: “Last year, we displayed our 70th Anniversary of UK-Pakistan relations photo exhibition in Faisalabad and I am delighted that we are able to return to this wonderful city with our GREAT Debate competition.
“It has been a wonderful experience to see the enthusiasm and ability of young student debaters across Pakistan. I look forward to a competitive grand final in Islamabad in March.”
This is the third annual edition of the GREAT Debate competition that gives students from across Pakistan a platform to participate in debates, interact with other students from different universities and hone their skills in research, analytical thinking and public speaking.
Winners and runner-ups from the semi-finals of the competition will be given one year British Council digital library memberships. The winner and runner-up of the overall competition will receive a scholarship reward to contribute towards their tuition fees.
