Lahore students win Indo-Pak debate contest

Debating across the political, ideological spectrum

India-Pakistan School Debate-2013 saw Pakistani students win the hearts of the audience, and the team prize

“We want a more tolerant society in Pakistan. Debating Society of Pakistan is interested in democratic culture, confidence building measures, critical thinking and public speaking. Despite problems at the political level, we encourage debates with sharp arguments. We discuss issues across the political and ideological spectrum,” said Pakistan’s debating coach Safyan Sultan on the sidelines of “India-Pakistan School Debate-2013” at Siri Fort auditorium here on Thursday.

Safyan, responsible for putting Pakistan among the top 10 debating countries, said on an average 40 schools participate in public-speaking in Lahore and Karachi on a regular basis.