October 2026 · Karachi · Islamabad · Lahore

Tongue & Thunder

Speak. Express. Lead.

A 2-day communication and public-speaking experience for young people aged 18–24 — speaking drills, storytelling, debates, presentations and real-time feedback, facilitated by Sarah Mashhood and Umair Jaliawala.

Tongue is finding the words. Thunder is making them land.

2 days

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ages 18–24

Students & young professionals

100 participants

Per city

USD 90

Per participant

Tongue & Thunder flyer — Islamabad, Oct 17–18

Three cities

Pick your weekend

Sat–Sun

Karachi

Oct 10–11, 2026

Venue to be announced

Sat–Sun

Islamabad

Oct 17–18, 2026

Venue to be announced

Sat–Sun

Lahore

Oct 24–25, 2026

Venue to be announced

Two days. Real growth.

What you'll walk away with

01

Build confidence

Turn nerves into your strength.

02

Tell stories that stick

Make people feel, think and remember.

03

Debate & persuade

Think fast. Make your point.

04

Present like a pro

Structure. Clarity. Impact.

05

Find your signature style

Be authentic. Be unforgettable.

06

Take on the final showdown

Perform. Get feedback. Leave with a win.

Confidence · Clarity · Expression · Persuasion · Presence

Programme agenda

Day by day

Day 1

Find your voice

Confidence. Clarity. Connection.

  1. 9:00 amRegistration & Welcome
  2. 9:30 amOpening Kick-Off
  3. 10:15 amTeam Formation
  4. 11:00 amTea Break
  5. 11:30 amCommunication Foundations
  6. 12:30 pmInteractive Challenges
  7. 1:00 pmLunch Break
  8. 2:00 pmPersuasion & Influence
  9. 3:00 pmTea Break
  10. 3:30 pmYour Speaking Persona
  11. 4:30 pmReflections & Wrap-Up

Day 2

Own the room

Stories. Presence. Impact.

  1. 9:00 amVocal Warm-Up & Energizer
  2. 9:30 amThink on Your Feet
  3. 10:30 amPresentation Skills
  4. 11:00 amTea Break
  5. 11:30 amStorytelling That Sticks
  6. 12:30 pmDebate & Discussion
  7. 1:00 pmLunch Break
  8. 2:00 pmReal-World Scenarios
  9. 3:00 pmTea Break
  10. 3:30 pmFinal Speaking Challenge
  11. 4:30 pmCertificates & Closing

Both days run 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Certificates are awarded at the close of Day 2.

100 voices. Two days.

One room ready to thunder.

Register below. You'll get an email confirmation straight away — Torque and Umair's team are copied, so nothing gets lost.

Which city are you joining? *

Payment

USD 90 per participant

Apply now to hold your place. Payment details for bank transfer, Raast, Easypaisa and JazzCash will be sent to you by email and WhatsApp — reply with your payment screenshot to confirm your seat.

Partner with Tongue & Thunder

Sponsor a louder tomorrow

Invest in a generation that's ready to speak, express and lead. As a partner, your brand becomes a visible and active part of the Tongue & Thunder journey — on ground, on stage and in every conversation.

Download the partnership pack (PDF)
Thunder Partner in action — speaking slot, branded shirts, giveaways, stall, activity and digital shout-outs
BenefitsThunder PartnerUSD 1,800Voice PartnerUSD 900Express PartnerUSD 720
Digital visibility (social media, website, emails)
Logo on event collateral
Media wall / backdrop
Participant shirts (branded sponsorship)
Brand giveaways / goodies
Brand-led participant activity
Speaking opportunity (3–5 mins)
On-ground branding (backdrops, banners, signage)
Brand stall / activation space
Facilitator-backed brand integration
Event page / emails / posts
Post-event acknowledgement & impact report
Maximum engagement. Real impact.Strong presence. Meaningful reach.Essential visibility. Real impact.

Three cities. One bigger tomorrow.

Sponsor a voice

Give 10 or 15 young people (ages 18–24) the chance to attend Tongue & Thunder across the three-city journey.

Sponsor 10 voices

USD 900

Sponsor 15 voices

USD 1,260

What's included

  • 10 or 15 participants fully sponsored
  • Visibility across the three-city campaign
  • Nominate your cohort, or let us select
  • Brand mention at the events
  • Group photo & post-event thank you
  • Optional branded shirts or welcome kits (at actual cost)

Let's collaborate

Young people today. Bigger possibilities tomorrow.

  1. 1Tell usWhich package interests you, or share your goals with us.
  2. 2Let's discussWe'll tailor the right opportunity for your brand.
  3. 3Make an impactTogether, we create real opportunities for young voices.

torque@theturningforce.com

WhatsApp 0342 204 8978 (partnership enquiries)

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