Recipients of scholarships under Pakistan Technical Assistance Programme felicitated

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, June 5: In the honour of Nepalese citizens graduated from various educational institutions of Pakistan, the Embassy of Pakistan organized an Alumni Get Together at Hotel Aloft, Kathmandu.

These graduates were recipient of scholarships under Pakistan Technical Assistance Programme (PTAP) in MBBS, BDS, D. Pharmacy, BS Engineering etc.

Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa, Vice-Chancellor, Kathmandu University, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

In his remarks on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor, Kathmandu University recollected the depth and warmth of Nepal-Pakistan friendly relations and appreciated the support of Pakistan for Nepal’s development, especially in the field of technical education, according to the press release issued by Embassy of Pakistan on Sunday.

He also thanked Government of Pakistan for equipping Nepalese students with quality education at its renowned educational institutions. He noted that the students qualified from Pakistan were contributing towards the progress of Nepal with their rich educational experience. Vice-Chancellor expressed the hope for Pakistan’s continued support in future as well.

In his remarks, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi said that the educational scholarships by Pakistan to Nepalese students reflected the closeness of people-to-people relations between Pakistan and Nepal.

He said that Nepalese students made life-long friendships while in Pakistan and carried with them positive memories all their lives. He also assured of Pakistan’s continued support for educational scholarships to Nepalese students in future as well. He thanked the Alumni for upholding the spirit of serving humanity, according to the press release.