KTM, 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.
Rt. Honourable 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. 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.
