LONDON: The Indian delegation failed to face Pakistan in a debate at the Oxford Union, and the Indian leaders, who often create noise on TV channels, withdrew at the crucial moment. As a result, Pakistan secured a clear and uncontested victory.
According to reports, the Pakistani delegation, consisting of Retired General Zubair Mehmood Hayat, Hina Rabbani Khar, and Dr. Muhammad Faisal, was present in London.
In contrast, the Indian delegation did not have the courage to participate.
The debate was intended to challenge India’s policy towards Pakistan, but the withdrawal exposed the Indian narrative on the neutral Oxford forum.
The Pakistan High Commission in London stated that while Indian leaders are vocal on television channels, they avoid defending their stance in intellectual debates.
Despite a majority of Indian students being present, the Indian team refused to face votes and questions.
India’s so-called “security policy” could not withstand possible logical scrutiny, and the Indian speakers sabotaged the debate beforehand to avoid potential embarrassment.
The High Commission added that Indian analysts, who often propagate anti-Pakistan narratives in the media, disappeared when confronted with an open discussion.
The absence of the Indian delegation at Oxford Union marks the latest in a series of diplomatic and narrative failures since May 2025.
Pakistan, on the other hand, had prepared a strong, reasoned, and confident position, while India opted for retreat as its strategy, highlighting their unwillingness for dialogue or accountability.
