Two Pakistani students, Rania Ali and Shehram Wasi, have won the prestigious Best Delegate Awards at the Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN) Dubai 2025. Their outstanding performances in diplomacy and critical thinking earned them top honors at one of the world’s most prestigious Model United Nations conferences.
Harvard MUN Dubai: A Global Platform for Young Diplomats
HMUN is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious high school Model UN conference, attracting over 3,000 delegates and staffed by 150+ Harvard students. The 2025 edition, held from January 10 to 13 in Dubai, welcomed 1,000 delegates from 35+ countries, providing them with a platform to showcase their diplomacy, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Pakistani Delegates Make History
Rania Ali impressed the judges with her exceptional diplomatic skills and strategic thinking, securing the Best Delegate Award. Expressing her pride, she stated, “It is an honor to represent Pakistan on a global platform and present a positive image of my country to the world.”
Shehram Wasi, a student from Lahore, won the Best Delegate Award for his representation of Libya in the Special Political and Decolonization Committee. Notably, Shehram is also the youngest Pakistani to win this prestigious award.
Shehram Wasi: A Rising Star in MUN Circles
Shehram, son of renowned Pakistani poet, writer, and TV host Wasi Shah, has been making waves in Model UN competitions. Just a week before his HMUN win, he also secured the Best Delegate Award at LUMUN, Pakistan’s largest MUN conference, hosted by Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).
A Proud Moment for Pakistan
The achievements of Rania Ali and Shehram Wasi highlight Pakistan’s emerging talent in international diplomacy and debate. Their victories at HMUN Dubai reflect the potential and excellence of young Pakistani students on the global stage.
