87 Pakistani Students Shine at HMUN Dubai 2025

DUBAI: A group of 87 Pakistani student delegates from various educational institutions participated in the prestigious Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN) Dubai 2025, held from January 11 to 13 at the Le Meridien Hotel & Conference Center in Dubai. The event, organized by the Harvard University International Relations Council (IRC) in collaboration with WorldView Education, brought together over 1,000 students from 73 institutions across 48 countries.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, and Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, Hussain Muhammad, extended their full support and encouragement to the Pakistani teams throughout the event.

Ambassador Tirmizi visited the venue and interacted with delegates from Pakistan and other participating countries. While addressing the Pakistani delegates, he emphasized the critical role of soft diplomacy and education in shaping the future of Pakistan. He encouraged the students to become ambassadors of positive change and to uphold values of innovation, inclusivity, and global cooperation. During the visit, the Harvard IRC team presented a token of recognition to Ambassador Tirmizi for his support.

One of the standout moments was when Umer Sharfuddin, who led the C.A.S. School delegation, met with Consul General Hussain Muhammad at the Pakistan Consulate in Dubai. The Consul General hosted the team for lunch and provided a detailed briefing on the consulate’s responsibilities and duties. He also interacted with the students, offering valuable insights into the diplomatic mission’s role in safeguarding Pakistan’s interests in the UAE and underlining the importance of such platforms in empowering Pakistani youth to strengthen their global presence.

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Pakistani students representing schools such as C.A.S. School Karachi, Learning Alliance Lahore, Cadet College Hassan Abdal, Lahore Grammar School, and Roots International School competed in various debate committees. Their remarkable performances earned them accolades, including awards in the largest debate committees and the prestigious Best Small Delegation Award.

The participation of Pakistani students in HMUN Dubai 2025 not only highlighted their intellectual and diplomatic skills but also demonstrated the growing role of Pakistan’s youth on the global stage.