Independence Day Student Essay Competition

The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, DC would like to know what Pakistani-American students in the U.S. envision for the future of Pakistan. To engage and encourage the reflections of young Pakistani-Americans, the Embassy is holding an essay competition on the topic:

Shaping the Future of Pakistan: What challenges does Pakistan face and what steps should the country take to overcome them?

Essays may address a range of themes: politics, economics, culture, religion, international relations, human development, etc. The winning essay(s) will be published on the Embassy website and the winner(s) will be invited to Washington, DC to present his/her paper at the Embassy's Independence Day Reception on August 14th, 2003.

The competition is open to students between the ages of 16 and 23. Submissions must be 3 to 5 pages in length, double-spaced. Please email your submissions to essays@embassyofpakistan.org. The deadline for submissions is July 25, 2003.