Alhamd DNN students win Kashmir quiz at Alhamd Islamic University Quetta

QUETTA: A competition on “Kashmir’s History, Culture and Contemporary Issues” was held at Alhamd Islamic University Quetta. Students from universities, colleges and schools across Balochistan took part with great enthusiasm.

The aim of the programme was to promote awareness and a spirit of research among the younger generation about the history, cultural importance and current situation of the Kashmir issue. The chief guest was Professor Dr Rubina Mushtaq, Vice Chancellor of Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University. Teachers, people from different walks of life, students and a large number of guests attended.

During the competition, participants were asked questions on Kashmir’s history, culture and contemporary issues. The students answered with confidence, knowledge and skill.

Final round: Alhamd DNN first, Nisa Institute runners-up

After the earlier rounds, students of Alhamd DNN Quetta and Nisa Institute Quetta reached the final. After a thrilling contest, the students of Alhamd DNN Quetta took first position and won the championship. The students of Nisa Institute Quetta were the runners-up.

The judges were Syed Rahim Shah (anchor person, Pakistan Television), Zunaira Durrani (national trainer) and Munir Khattak (senior lecturer, Law College Quetta). They assessed the participants’ performance in a fair and transparent manner.

Dr Rubina Mushtaq: Kashmir is an issue of human rights and the world’s conscience

In her address, chief guest Professor Dr Rubina Mushtaq said the Kashmir issue concerned not just one region but human rights, justice and the conscience of the world. She said the younger generation should be aware of Kashmir’s history, culture and present situation so that they could understand the facts better and effectively carry the voice of the Kashmiri people to the world.

She also expressed the resolve that educational institutions would continue to promote research, critical thinking and national awareness among students through such academic and intellectual programmes.

At the end of the ceremony, Dr Rubina Mushtaq distributed trophies, certificates and cash prizes among the students who performed well. She congratulated the students of both finalist institutions on their outstanding performance and praised their academic abilities.

Participants described the competition as highly informative and effective, and a successful effort to raise awareness of the Kashmir issue among young people. They expressed the hope that such academic activities would continue in future.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan