GCU wins the All Pakistan Bilingual Declamation Contest

Lahore: Government College University, Lahore win the All Pakistan Bilingual Declamation Contest held at PAF Academy Risalpur. Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the chief guest on the occasion. Talented youth from 33 premier institutions of Pakistan participated in the contest held from 20 to 22 November, 2013.

Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force awarded prizes to the winners. First prize in English was awarded to Gentleman Cadet Arslan of Pakistan Military Academy Kakul, whereas second prize in English was won by Umer Minhas of Military College of Engineering, Risalpur. In Urdu debates, First prize was awarded to Khaqan Arshad of Government College University Lahore and second was given to Wahab Ahmed of Punjab University Lahore.

All Pakistan Bilingual Declamation Contest has been a regular feature on the academic training calendar of PAF Academy since 1974. The declamation contest over the years has become a prestigious event for leading universities, colleges, and institutions from Karachi to Khyber. Enthusiastic teams gather at Pakistan Air Force Academy Risalpur every year from all over the country and actively participate in the contest. They also get a chance to interact with the cadets and get a glimpse of life in the academy.