10/05/2026
Introducing our President , Nazia Nawar Karim.
Here’s what Ikram Shams has to say about her:
" What I’ve come to admire most about Nazia is how composed she is. Usually, when I look at high school debaters, I don’t expect this level of calmness or emotional steadiness, but she genuinely surprised me in that regard. She carries herself with a quiet sense of control that not many people her age manage to have.
Over time, I’ve also grown to respect her a lot more because of how cautiously and maturely she handles difficult situations. The way she has dealt with certain things recently made me even more certain that she truly deserves the title and responsibility she holds. There’s a sense of thoughtfulness in her decisions that reflects both character and maturity.
What stands out in her even more is her determination. Whenever she takes on a topic, she never settles for surface level understanding. There’s always this natural urge in her to dig deeper, understand things properly, and do justice to what she’s working on. And alongside that, there’s the way she naturally looks out for her juniors. It never feels performative, it’s simply part of who she is. That balance of responsibility, care, and sincerity says a lot about her character.
She may not always be the loudest person in the room, but that has never defined her value. In fact, I think it’s the opposite. From what I’ve seen, she has all the qualities of someone people will genuinely look up to one day, not just as a debater, but as a person.
I just hope she realizes this herself too. She’s doing far better than she gives herself credit for, and she truly deserves to keep her head high.
And honestly, I hope that whatever stresses life throws at her, she learns to handle them the same way she handles everything else, calmly, thoughtfully, and maybe with a cup of coffee with a little bit of lime in it."
