Nepal: Pakistan Embassy awards Annual Scholarships to Students
Biratnagar/Kathmandu: The 11 th. Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony was organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal at the Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu, May 24, 2023. Mr. Ganesh Prasad Timilsina-the Chairman, National Assembly of Nepal gave away “Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarships” to 198 Nepali students. The scholarships are awarded to deserving/ bright students of government schools […]
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Biratnagar/Kathmandu: The 11 th. Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony was organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal at the Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu, May 24, 2023.
Mr. Ganesh Prasad Timilsina-the Chairman, National Assembly of Nepal gave away “Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarships” to 198 Nepali students. The scholarships are awarded to deserving/ bright students of government schools selected by the respective Principals from across Nepal. This year 198 students from 43 schools were awarded including one laptop to the Best Student.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Timilsina lauded Pakistan for its continued support in advancing people-to-people contacts between the two countries especially in the field of education.
This, Mr. Timilsina said, “was a reflection of the close friendly ties between Pakistan and Nepal”.
He expressed appreciation for the Embassy’s efforts which, he said, had gone a long way in bringing the youth of the two countries closer.
Newly appointed Pakistan’s Ambassador Abrar H Hashmi expressed his resolve and desire to further expand the scholarship programme and strengthening Pakistan-Nepal bilateral relations. He said Nepalese youth’s encouragement in studies, sports and healthy social activities is our mainstay of the cooperation.
To recall, the Ambassador of Pakistan scholarship programme, began in 2013, and has been growing over the years and has become popular among Nepali youth(s).
# Based on a press release issued by the Pakistan Embassy in Nepal dated May 24, 2023: Ed. Upadhyaya. N. P.
