Kathmandu: The Embassy of Pakistan honored over 200 Nepali students at the 14th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarship Ceremony in Kathmandu on June 17. The event brought together students, teachers, parents, and prominent figures from Nepal’s education and media sectors.
H.E. Abrar H. Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, presided over the ceremony as Chief Guest and presented scholarships to the most deserving Higher Secondary School students from across the country. Students were selected through their respective schools based on merit and needs.
In a special tribute to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, a laptop was awarded to Prapti Lamsal from Institute of Forestry of Pokhara Campus, Tribhuvan University, recognised as the top performer among this year’s scholarship recipients.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Hashmi reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to Nepal’s education sector. “This is not just a scholarship ceremony. It is a celebration of Nepal’s future,” he said. He encouraged the young recipients to build skills in STEM, Health, Bio Sciences, Innovation, Diplomacy, Financial Literacy, and Critical Thinking–the fields he described as essential for the leaders of tomorrow.
Ambassador Hashmi highlighted that Pakistan’s educational support spans multiple levels: scholarships for Primary and Higher Secondary students across Nepal, tertiary-level scholarships in Pakistan, and institutional support to Nepali schools in IT, Sports, Liberal Arts, and STEM.
