ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP): Newly elected President of the Oxford Union and a Pakistani Student Israr Khan on Monday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his congratulatory remarks in his election victory.
Israr Khan, who is the third Pakistani and the first from Balochistan province to hold the prestigious position, also extended an invitation to the prime minister to visit the Oxford Union during his term.
In response to the prime minister’s message on X, Israr Khan said “Thank you for the kind words, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It’s an honour to represent Pakistan. I would be delighted to host you at the Oxford Union during my term”.
He also sought the prime minister’s support in establishing a scholarship scheme at Oxford for students from marginalized backgrounds, on the lines of your remarkable initiatives as Punjab Chief Minister.
“I would also request you to consider revival of student unions in Pakistan. They are essential not only for giving students a voice in university affairs but also for fostering a democratic culture based on dialogue, co-existence, and respect for differences of opinion,” he added.
Israr Khan has been elected Oxford Union President for Hilary Term 2025 with 617 first preferences, winning by a significant margin over Izzy Horrocks-Taylor’s 393 first preferences.
Hailing from Balochistan province, Israr Khan is pursuing a DPhil in Law at Regent’s Park College and served as the Union’s Chief of Staff.
