Meher Haseeb Hyat Haraj has made history by becoming the first Pakistani to win the prestigious Oxford University Law Award at the university’s Law Competition 2025 held in London.
Meher Haseeb is the son of Punjab Assembly Member Meher Akbar Hayat Haraj and the nephew of Federal Minister for Defence Production Barrister Raza Hayat Haraj. The family belongs to Kabirwala, Punjab.
His outstanding achievement represents a major milestone not only for his family but also for the nation, as he joins the ranks of globally acclaimed legal scholars and aspiring jurists.
Earlier, one of his cousins was elected President of the Oxford Union, one of the world’s most prestigious student debating societies.
These consecutive honors from one of the globe’s leading academic institutions underscore the family’s deep-rooted dedication to education, leadership, and public service.
The Oxford Law Competition, an internationally respected forum, attracts some of the brightest legal minds from around the world.
Meher Haseeb’s accomplishment is particularly historic, marking the first time a Pakistani has won the coveted Law Award at this esteemed event