18/09/2026
IUB Literary and Debating Society organized a divisional-level Essay Writing Competition and Seminar on “75 Years of Pakistan-China Friendship: Past, Present and Future Prospects” on 16 September 2026, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Agriculture.
The event brought together students and participants from across Bahawalpur Division, providing a vibrant academic platform to explore the historical journey, contemporary dimensions, and future prospects of Pakistan-China relations.
Prof. Dr. Asif Naveed Ranjha, Director Students Affairs, and Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Sohail, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Languages, graced the occasion as Guests of Honour. Dr. Muhammad Adnan Bukhari, Additional Director Students Affairs, and Dr. Ramzan Tahir, Advisor, Kashmir, and Nazriya Pakistan Society also honoured the event with their kind presence.
The seminar featured insightful talks by Dr. Farhana Altaf Qureshi, Principal, University College of Art and Design and Dr. Shakeel Akhtar, Chairman, Department of Political Science.The essay competition was evaluated by Dr. Safia Siddiqui, Chief Judge; Dr. Ezza Shakeel, Judge; and Ms. Alina Tariq Chouhan, Judge.
Essay Writing Competition — Winners
First Position: Abdul Waheed
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Second Position: Monaza Shoaib
Government Sadiq Women University, Bahawalpur
Third Position: Atif Abbas
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Shields were awarded to the distinguished speakers and position holders, while certificates were presented to the participating students in recognition of their valuable contributions and enthusiastic participation.
The event was organized under the guidance of Dr. Zeeshan Tabassum, Advisor; Dr. Rashid Saeedi, Co-Advisor; and Ms. Anum Hafeez, Co-Advisor, IUB Literary and Debating Society, reflecting the Society’s continued commitment to promoting academic excellence, literary expression, and intellectual engagement among students.
