The Humanitarian Blog | February 05, 2008
"Harvard-MIT Student Debate on Pakistan this Friday"
Harvard and MIT have organized a panel discussion on Pakistan's current state and future prospects:
Date: Friday, 2/8
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location: 4-270
There'll be four panelists, all of whom have a strong interest in Pakistani politics: Samad Khurram and Aqil Sajjad from Harvard, and Saad Zaheer and myself from MIT. We'll each speak for ten minutes, with the remaining 50 minutes reserved for questions, answers, and debate.
This event is especially important in light of Benazir Bhutto's assassination and the polarized dialogue to which it has given rise.
I hope to see lots of you there!
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First post!
Posted by: Anonymous on February 6, 2008 12:40 AM
that sounds really interesting
I wish i could come
will you blog about how it went?
Posted by: Aditi on February 6, 2008 03:08 AM
Do blog about how it goes... Looking forward to hearing, I mean, reading the stuff you guys have to say on the topic :)
Posted by: Shruthi on February 6, 2008 03:26 AM
Would the discussion also touch upon issue of possible bilateral relations with India and China in the future........was just doing a little reading on that recently.
All the best Ali
Posted by: Swagnik on February 6, 2008 06:10 AM
Hi Ali!
I was wondering what the focus of the debate would be on? ...exclusively the current situation and its likely consequences or...?
Posted by: Nihar on February 6, 2008 11:02 AM
I love hearing about stuff like that! Let us know how it goes!
Posted by: Glen on February 7, 2008 12:57 AM
@Aditi:
A video recording of the event will be made available shortly after it takes place.
@Swagnik:
It's possible that that topic might come up during the 50-minute question, answer, and debate period, although I suspect that it won't.
@Nihar:
The debate will focus on the current situation, how we've arrived there, and what can be done to improve Pakistan's future.
Posted by: Ali on February 7, 2008 02:32 AM
It is so cool, I would love to participate in such a great event so much!!! Ali, what's your major? Probably Political Sciences:)
Posted by: dotty on February 7, 2008 04:09 PM
@Dotty:
Political Science indeed. =)
Posted by: Ali on February 7, 2008 11:05 PM
Hi Ali,
Sound like a pritty intresting debate! for a heads up, you might want to take a look at the site, www.savingpakistan.org It will be a great help.
GoodLuck
Ameen
Posted by: Ameen Qureshi on February 8, 2008 04:40 AM
Hello Ali,
I'm also fond of politics. Do you think it is a good decision to choose Benazir Bhutto's son as the new leader?
Posted by: Nancy on February 8, 2008 09:17 AM
What exactly do you hope to achieve through this "discussion"? and....Please send a copy to President Musharaf of the video of this "discussion"!
Posted by: she who must be saved on February 8, 2008 09:30 AM
This sounds really amazing... looking forward to the video..!!
Musharaf: Live like a loser and Die Hard !!
Posted by: Hammad on February 11, 2008 07:06 AM
