LAHORE: Qirat, naat, national songs, drama and painting contests were held on the second day of All Pakistan Co-curricular Competitions taking place at various halls of the Punjab University on Tuesday. Drama competitions on the theme of “menace of corruption” were held among 14 teams of college/universities and 15 teams of schools at Faisal Auditorium. The competition was dedicated to the late philanthropist and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi. Students reflected on the corruption being made by doctors, government officials, revenue department and other walks of life. National Accountability Bureau Lahore Director Syed Muhammad Hasnain Shah represented DG Lahore Salim Shahzad. Dr Israr Chishti, Dr Ahmed Bilal, Shabbir Sarwar and AR Sajid were also present on the occasion. Addressing the occasion, he said, “The way students are revealing corruption on this stage, is similar to how corruption is actually happening in our society. Thanks to Punjab University, the Punjab Higher Education Commission and The Educationist for conducting such dramas and other competitions in 14 categories.” As many as 94 students participated in the national songs competition, where 31 qualified for the final round scheduled to be held today (Wednesday) at Waheed Shaheed Hall, Institute of Education & Research. Today, competitions of Urdu, English and Punjabi declamation, final round of national songs, cartoon making and photography will be held. A total of 106 students are participating in Urdu declamation, 86 in English and 10 for Punjabi at Al-Razi Hall undergraduate block. The topic of the declamations is corruption. Published in Daily Times, April 25th 2018.