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Pakistan Embassy launches book authored by Om Charan Amatya

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Bhim Prasad Acharya, MP (CPN-UML) along with other dignitaries during book launching ceremony in Embassy of Pakistan, Kathmandu

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, July 9: The Embassy of Pakistan organized the launching ceremony of book on Pakistan’s Buddhist heritage in Nepali language, titled Pakistanka Boudha Sampadhaharu authored by eminent scholar Om Charan Amatya. 

Bhim Prasad Acharya, MP (CPN-UML) graced the event as Chief Guest. 


According to the press release of Embassy of Pakistan, venerable monks and Buddhist scholars, political leaders, journalists, civil society members and officials of Pakistan Embassy and their families also attended the event. Various universities and think tanks of Pakistan attended the event online. A. Imran Shaukat, Ambassador on Buddhist Heritage Promotion for Pakistan addressed virtually and shared details of “Pakistan’s Buddhist Heritage Promotion Initiative.”


In his remarks, Chief Guest Bhim Acharya, MP (CPN-UML) highlighted the significance of cultural heritage as an important facet of P2P contacts. He termed the Buddhist heritage as a shared legacy of both friendly countries – Pakistan and Nepal. Acharya also emphasized on the need for enhancing P2P connectivity to further promote the cultural heritages. Earlier, the author of the book Om Charan Amatya, in his remarks, highlighted revered sites in Pakistan, their links to Nepal and potential for spiritual and cultural value for the Nepalis and Buddhists across the world.  

Abrar H Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal said that Pakistan takes pride in its cultural heritage; has preserved it; and wants to share it both as an emotional experience with the followers and tourists alike. He commended Om Charan Amatya for his meticulous work in highlighting the profound historical and cultural ties between Pakistan and Nepal. He hoped that book would go a long way in reaching to Nepali readers and bring deeper understanding and quest for research, pilgrimage and travel. 



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