Pakistan Embassy organizes scholarship award ceremony

Kathmandu, April 26: The Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu organized the 12th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 25. Suresh Adhikari, Secretary, the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, distributed “Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarships” to Nepali students. The scholarships are awarded to the most deserving and bright Nepali students selected by the respective principals of schools from across Nepal. This year, 180 students from 119 schools were awarded the scholarships. Moreover, a laptop was given to the best student.

Adhikari, chief guest at the ceremony, lauded Pakistan for its continued support and advancing technical support, especially, in the field of education. This, he said, was a reflection of the close friendly ties between Nepal and Pakistan. He expressed hope that Pakistan’s support would go a long way in reminding the youth of the two countries about a shared vision; an educated youth is beneficial for all. He opined that a sizeable alumni of Pakistan was contributing to Nepal’s development. Ambassador Abrar H. Hashmi said Pakistan would continue its endeavour for the scholarship programme and expand the cooperation from the tertiary level to secondary education in Nepal.

He said the event was a celebration of the success of the students and a reminder of their shared responsibility. Encouraging Nepalese youth in the fields of studies, sports, and healthy social activities is the mainstay of bilateral cooperation. Pakistan will continue to partner, foster, and further, albeit, modestly, the envoy remarked.

The Ambassador of Pakistan scholarship program, started in 2013, has been growing over the years and has since become popular among Nepali youth.