Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organized the award distribution ceremonies for the winners of the 13th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 9th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition-2026 in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Nepal, Abrar H Hashmi, attended the event as the chief guest.
According to the embassy, this year’s essay competition was dedicated to the 150th birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Students wrote essays on the topic “Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah mainstreaming the demand for Pakistan through constitutional means”.
Pratik Pokhrel from Viswa Niketan Secondary School secured first position, while Dakshesh Ghimire from Chand Bagh School and Nitin Thapa from Pranjali World School secured second and third positions, respectively. The winners received certificates and cash prizes, while 12 other students were also awarded special prizes and certificates.
In the speech competition, higher secondary and university-level students spoke on the topic “Will AI Engulf Libraries?”. Vishwakala Nepal from Reliance College won first place, followed by Tshiring Tamang from National Law College in second place and Bipyum Chaulagain from St. Xavier’s College Maitighar in third.
According to the embassy, students from more than 50 higher secondary schools and universities across Nepal participated in the two competitions.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Abrar H Hashmi praised the participating students for their critical thinking and engagement on important issues. He also appreciated the students’ essays on constitutional struggles and the role of Jinnah in the creation of Pakistan, saying such initiatives help strengthen understanding and friendship between the youth of Nepal and Pakistan.
