Saad Sohail

A seasoned debater turned journalist, skilled at winning arguments and captivating audiences. Known for delivering high-impact, timely news that adheres to the highest editorial standards, excelling both in front of the camera and behind it. With a foundation in public speaking and debate coaching, now focused on producing compelling journalism that informs, engages, and connects with audiences across digital and broadcast platforms.

ACHIEVMENTS International:

Octo finalist and Ranked 17th at the United Asian Debating Championship 2014 held at NTU Singapore out of 120 teams (highest ranked Pakistani team)

Best Delegate at World Harvard Model United Nations 2011 held at National University Singapore.

Finalist of Persuasive, Parliamentary Debating and Impromptu category. World Champion in the persuasive category and broke the national record by being ranked 5th overall in the world at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship 2010 held at Lithuania

Finalist of the persuasive and Interpretive Reading category and was ranked Runner up in the world in the persuasive category and was ranked 8th in the reading category at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship 2009 hosted at Reading Blue Coat School, England

Finalist of the persuasive category and was ranked 13th in the world at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship 2008 held at Stuttgart, Germany Finalist of the persuasive category and was ranked 6th in the world at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship 2007 hosted at Bishops in Cape Town, South Africa.

(National) Coaching Achievments

• Winners of Nationals U19 Debate Tournament 2018 (Westminster Academy)
• Runners Up at Nationals U17 Debate tournament 2015
• Semi Finalist at Nationals U19 Debate Tournament 2017
• More than 150+ Best Delegate awards in Model UN

Parliamentary Debates

• UET All Pakistan Parliamentary Championship 2009 (Winner)
• LUMS Inter-varsity Debating Championship 2014 (Winner)
• UCP Parliamentary Championship 2013 (Winner)
• KC Parliamentary Debating Championship 2013 (Winner)
• GCU Debating Championship 2014 (Winner)

Public Speaking

• Won the best speaker award, and the Benazir Bhutto Gold medal at the All Pakistan Allama Muhammad Iqbal Bilingual Declamation Contest 2011 held at GC University Lahore (2009 & 2011).
• Won over 50 declamation contests nationally.

Model UN

• 16 Best Delegate awards including three at LUMUN
• Chaired over 20 conferences nationally and internationally.
• Served as Secretary General for three conferences