Pakistani Students Shine at Global Diplomatic Event in Dubai
— January 14, 2025
DUBAI (AIA) A delegation of 87 Pakistani students from various institutions participated in the Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN) Dubai 2025, held from January 11 to 13 at the Le Meridien Hotel & Conference Center. Organised by Harvard University’s International Relations Council (IRC) in collaboration with WorldView Education, the event brought together over 1,000 students from 73 institutions across 48 countries.
Pakistan’s envoy to the UAE, Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, and Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, Hussain Muhammad, supported the Pakistani delegates. Ambassador Tirmizi visited the conference venue to interact with delegates from Pakistan and other nations. Addressing the Pakistani participants, he emphasised the significance of soft diplomacy and education in driving Pakistan’s progress, urging the students to drive positive change through innovation and inclusivity. The Harvard IRC team also presented a token of recognition to the ambassador.
Umer Sharfuddin led the delegation from C.A.S. School Karachi, which visited the Pakistan Consulate in Dubai. Consul General Hussain Muhammad hosted the team for lunch, providing a detailed briefing on the consulate’s responsibilities and its role in representing Pakistan’s interests in the UAE. He highlighted the importance of international platforms like HMUN in empowering Pakistani youth and enhancing their global presence.
Pakistani students from institutions including C.A.S. School Karachi, Learning Alliance Lahore, Cadet College Hassan Abdal, Lahore Grammar School, and Roots International won awards in several debate committees, including the prestigious Best Small Delegation Award.