By TRN Online, Kathmandu, June 27: As many as 195 students from 102 schools have been awarded Ambassador of Pakistan Annual Scholarship.
The
scholarship award was distributed on Thursday amidst the 13th Ambassador of
Pakistan Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony organized by the Embassy of Pakistan
in Nepal.
According to
a press release by the Embassy of Pakistan, Ek Nath Dhakal, Member Parliament
and Chairman, Nepal Family Party was the Chief Guest.
He
distributed “Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarships” to deserving 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
195 students from 102 schools were awarded the scholarships. A laptop was also
presented to a brilliant student for his consistent good performance in
studies.
Speaking on
the occasion, Ek Nath Dhakal lauded Pakistan for its continued technical
support, especially in the field of education. This, he said, was a reflection
of the close friendly ties between Pakistan and Nepal. He expressed hope that
Pakistan’s support would go a long way in reminding the youth of the two
countries about shared vision. He stressed the need for enhancing bilateral
relations between the two countries in other areas as well.
Ambassador
Abrar H Hashmi, in his remarks, said that Pakistan would continue its endeavour
of scholarship programme and expanding the cooperation at all levels of
education, including Higher Secondary students in Nepal. He said that today’s
event was celebration of success of the students and a reflection of it being
shared responsibility. Ambassador Hashmi highlighted that to encourage Nepali
youth in the fields of studies, sports and healthy social activities is a vital
part of our bilateral cooperation, read the press release.
Ambassador
of Pakistan Scholarship Programme has been regularly held since 2013, which is
growing and becoming popular among Nepali youth over the years.