Pakistan Embassy holds Alumni Get-Together

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Nov 16: In continuation of the tradition of celebrating Nepali Alumni of Pakistani Institutions, the Embassy of Pakistan held its Annual Alumni Get-Together Gala.

The graduates included recipients of scholarships under different schemes offered by Pakistan as well as those on self-finance schemes.

A very healthy number of Alumni around 450, dignitaries and friends of Pakistan attended the occasion. The event provided an opportunity to reconnect, relive memories, and strengthen the bonds so fondly exist between the two people, according to a press release issued by the Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal on Friday.

In his remarks on the occasion, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H. Hashmi highlighted that such gatherings are an invaluable platform for alumni to reinforce mutual understanding between the two countries. The Ambassador recalled that most alumni had experienced Pakistan’s culture, cuisine, and hospitality, which created lasting memories and mutual respect.

He further noted that over 4,000 Nepali graduates of Pakistani institutions were contributing to Nepal’s development and diaspora worldwide.

The Alumni appreciated expanded gathering of alumni by the Embassy and expressed commitment to strengthening cultural, educational and people to people ties between Pakistan and Nepal. Education and training in IT, AI, Medical innovation and other need-based disciplines were highlighted by the participants, who also committed patronage of the same.

The highlight of the event was announcement of launch of Pakistan-Nepal Alumni Network and much enthusiasm was expressed by the Alumni.