Pak students secure two of six OBR awards

By Our Correspondent
June 04, 2025
A student seen at the Oxford University Presss (OUP) 9th Oxford Big Read (OBR). — Instagram@oxforduniversitypresspak/File
A student seen at the Oxford University Press's (OUP) 9th Oxford Big Read (OBR). — Instagram@oxforduniversitypresspak/File

LAHORE:Pakistani students have once again secured two of the six prestigious global awards in the Oxford Big Read (OBR) competition.

According to a press release, this marks the second time Pakistan has achieved this distinction, underscoring the country’s growing literary excellence on the world stage. This year’s competition was record-breaking, with over 7,000 entries from 575 schools across the globe, including Pakistan, India, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, and Argentina.