Lahore School of Economics hosted one of the biggest debating events in Pakistan, in terms of the number of teams this year. Held at the Burki Campus, between February 3 and 7, the debating event pitted over 40 schools and 15 universities in Urdu and English declamation and parliamentary-style debates. Teams from all over Pakistan were engaged in enthralling debates with topics running the whole gamut from cultural subjects like religious intolerance, to economic themes such as Third World disparity during the five day event. The competition also included an entertaining social event on Saturday with performances from Quadrum and the Whirling Dervaish for the participants.
