2nd YinG debate competition at International Islamic University Islamabad

The Transparency InternationalPakistan has launched an initiative aimed to create awareness of good governance among students. In this regard, a debate competition was organised at the International Islamic University on Wednesday. In its programme, Transparency International focused on the theme of ‘Absolute power corrupts absolutely.’ Students from eight institutions participated in the competition. A total of 16 debaters spoke for and against the motion. The session was chaired by Prof Kaisera Alvi, the IIU student adviser. The participants presented lucid arguments to support their contentions. The first prize was won by Nafeesa Hadis of the IIU, the second by Hashim Mufti, (SEEC) NUST, while the third prize went to Hifsa Saeed of Fatima Jinnah Women University. Speaking on the occasion, Zakir Mohammad Johar, Director General of International Islamic University said students must fight against corruption as Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and poet philosopher Allama Mohammad Iqbal had always exhorted them, because they are the leaders of tomorrow. He advised the students to take part in wholesome activities to involve themselves in the community and become model citizens. Professor Dr A.H. Nayyar, research fellow, Sustainable Development Policy Institute, asked the students to strive hard to make the country corruption free. The judges of the competition were Kaneez Fatima, Dr Nayyar and Dr Mobina Talat. The competition ended with the distribution of prizes and certificates among the winners and participants.