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NUML Organizes Declamation Contests in English, Japanese
Students of English speech contest with Dr. Riaz Hasan, Col. (R) Javed
and Mufti Jamiluddin Ahmad, Visiting Professor at NUML
“We are not here to play, to dream, to drift. We have hard
work to do and loads to lift. Shun not the struggle is God's
gift” was the topic of a student in the English declamation
contest held in NUML recently.
A total of 11 students participated in the bi-annual English
speech contest held in the Department of English. Some
other interesting topics of speeches were: “The main
obligation of a Muslim is to preach Islam”, “Science is a
curse more than a blessing”, “What is the most important
thing to succeed in life effort, talent or fate?” and “Honour
killing in Pakistan”. The topics of the extempore speeches
were chosen by the students themselves.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr. Riaz Hassan, Dean, Quality
Enhancement, Research and Publication, appreciated the
highest level of speeches made by the participating
students.
Ullah Sajjad and Waheed Ahmad
were “Tourist attractions of
Pakistan”, “My City Gujranwala”
and “Seasons of Pakistan”
respectively. Zahid Mahmood left it
to the discretion of the audience to
decide the topic of his humorous
speech.
In his welcome address, Rector
NUML said that the Japanese
Department was one of the
pioneer departments of the
university. Similarly, Japan was the
country to have established the
first language laboratory in NUML.
“Japan and Pakistan are good friends and will
remain so in future as well. The reciprocal
friendship between the two countries is based on
cardinal principles of justice, equality and
brotherhood”, the Rector remarked.
Earlier, Col. (R) Jawaid Ahmad, Head of the Department,
emphasized the importance of acquiring knowledge without
which a nation stands nowhere. “Progress of a nation
entirely depends on acquisition of knowledge”, he said.
In the end, Dr. Riaz Hassan gave away prizes and
certificates to the speakers. Sana Zaheer of the BAML (2nd
Semester) topped the list while Syed Waqas Ali and Raza
Abbas secured second and third positions respectively.
Consolation prize went to Nosheen Ghulam.
In the Japanese contest, six students participated. Mr. Seiji
Kojima, Ambassador of Japan was the guest of honour at
the occasion. The event was also attended by a large
number of diplomatic staff of the Japanese Embassy.
Javed Khan spoke on “Quaid-e-Azam”, while the topic of the
speech by Mateeh-ur-Rahman was “Lahore the heart of
Pakistan”. The topics of other speakers Shahid Nadeem, Atta
Japanese Ambassador gives away prize to the best
speaker in Japanese speech contest.
Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Seiji Kojima
eulogized the proficiency of the student speakers
in the language they were learning at the
university. He profusely complimented the
teaching staff for their hard work and dedication
which was reflective in the performance of the
students at the declamation contest.
Zahid Mahmood of Diploma Course was declared
the best speaker while Shahid Nadeem and
Mateeh-ur-Raman were adjudged second and
third respectively.
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