PISR holds Urdu and English debates

RIYADH — Pakistan International School Riyadh (PISR) held recently a debate in Urdu among the five houses and two boys from each house participated. The function commenced with the recitation of some verses from the Hol’y Quran. Different speakers expressed their views and opinions about “Love”. Interesting debate and discussion continued on this topic. Some declared it a disturbance and abnormality of mind. Some called it holy and a sacred passion. In this debate Faheem Ahmad was declared the winner, Ahmad Bajwa won second position while Usman Mateeullah was placed in third position. Among the houses, Iqbal house got first position, Tipu house won second position and Abdul Aziz house bagged the third position. The next day, an English Debate was held. Ten boys belonging to different houses participated in this event. The function began with Bilal Ahmad of X – C reciting some verses from the Holy Qur’an. Professor Javed Mirza then gave the instructions for participants. He introduced the Chief Guest Professor Javaid Iqbal to the audience. He threw light on the devotion, dedication and sincerity of chief guest for the nation. He also highlighted the importance and significance of English language. English is a International language that is spoken almost in every comer of the world. First, it was the turn of Abdul Qadeer House. Two boys named Usman Mateeullah and Shaheer representing this house participated. Second, two boys, Bilal Abid and Ahmad Bajwa who belonged to Iqbal House were invited to express their views. After this, Fahad and Zain Arif took part as members of Abdul Aziz house. Then Abdul Samad and Hamza delivered their speeches. Principal, Tahir Raza Abid addressed the audience. He appreciated the performance of the students. He urged the students to burn the midnight oil to make the country great, strong and powerful. He advised them to illuminate their heart with the light knowledge. Chief Guest, Professor Javaid Iqbal told about the golden days of Islam. He also threw light on the achievements of Muslim scientists. The results are as follows: Zain Arif emerged the winner with shaheer Ahmad and Ahmed Bajwa coming in second and third. Abdul Aziz house emerged top, with Jinnah house coming second. The third spot was shared by Tipu and Iqbal Houses.