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Nowadays MUNs have created their hype in different institutes almost all over the world including Pakistan. Different institutes hold this competition event in their premises once a year not only for their students but for the students of other institutes as well. Obviously, nothing is free here, so institutes charge a fee to the delegates for participating and there is an extra fee if you are interested in attending the socials as well. The fee amount is not fixed, the best conference charges around 2000 to 4000 per head excluding socials.
What is MUN?
Basically, Model United Nations is more of a shorter version of United Nation (UN). It is a 2 to 3-day debating competition held in different institutes around the world, where students represent different countries and speak up on the variety of different topics.
Like UN, Model United Nations has also divided into different committees e.g. Security Council, UN refugee council, UN Economic and Social Council, Disarmament, and International Security Council, Social Humanitarian, and Cultural etc. The single committee which comprises of delegates starts from around 30 and can go up to 100.
Although MUN is all about English debating if we talk particularly about Pakistani institutes, they launched another committee for Urdu debaters prior to the UN, that is Pakistan National Assembly (PNA) or it can be with some other similar name.
These debating includes heated speeches followed by some great solution regarding the particular problem and just like e thUnited Nations, delegates have to present the bills which include solutions upon which the voting will be held and at the end, top delegates will get awards, that’s how MUN works. For more information about MUN please click here.
Key terms of MUN:
Delegate: participant of model united nation
Chair: Judges, which comprises of Committee directors and assistant committee directors
Socials: different events for delegates at the end of the day like a concert, comedy show or dance party etc.
Bills: bills are a piece of paper which includes solutions for the problems and amendments in laws.
Why participate in MUN?
1۔ It will give you exposure
2۔ It will boost your confidence
3۔ It will enhance your communication skills
4۔ It will make you a critical thinker
4۔ It will provide you knowledge about the world issues
5۔ It will enhance your writing skills
6۔ You will learn the dress antiquate
Top Model United Nation in Pakistan:
Following are some of the top knot MUN’s in Pakistan where you must participate.
1. Lahore University Model United Nations (LUMUN), Lahore
2. NUST Model United Nations (NIMUN), Islamabad
3. Lyceum School Model United Nations, Karachi
4. Aitchison College Model United Nations (ACMUN), Lahore
5. Lahore Grammar School Model United Nations (NIMUN), Lahore
6. Beaconhouse School Model United Nations (BeaconMUN), Karachi
7. Karachi Grammar School Model United Nations, Karachi
8. Westminster School and CollegeModel United Nations (WESTMUN), Islamabad
The students should participate in extracurricular activities which enhance their skills and provide them an exposure at international level.
