Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: Suresh Adhikari, the secretary for the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology gave away ‘Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarships’ to deserving Nepali students amid a ceremony organized in Kathmandu on Thursday.
Issuing a statement, the Embassy of Pakistan said Secretary Adhikari gave away scholarships to 180 students from 199 Nepali educational institutions during the 12th Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony organized by the embassy. “Moreover, a laptop was provided to the best student,” the statement added.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Adhikari thanked Pakistan for its continued support and advancing technical support, especially in the field of education. “This is a reflection of the close friendly relations between Nepal and Pakistan,” he said, expressing hope that Pakistan’s support would go a long way in reminding the youth of the two countries about the shared vision – an educated youth is beneficial for all.
In his remarks, Ambassador Abrar H Hashmi said Pakistan would continue its endeavor for scholarship programs and expand the cooperation from tertiary level to secondary education in Nepal. “This event is a celebration of the success of the students and a reminder of it being shared responsibility. He said encouraging Nepalese youth in the fields of studies, sports and healthy social activities is the mainstay of our bilateral cooperation,” he added.
The Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarship program, which began in 2013, has been growing over the years and has since become popular among Nepali youth, the statement added.
