KATHMANDU, Nov 16: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu hosted its Annual Alumni Get-Together Gala in the capital on Friday, continuing its tradition of celebrating Nepalese graduates of Pakistani educational institutions.
The event brought together around 450 alumni, dignitaries, and friends of Pakistan, offering a vibrant platform to reconnect, share memories, and reinforce long-standing ties between the two nations. The alumni attendees included both scholarship recipients under various Pakistan-funded schemes as well as graduates who pursued their studies in Pakistan through self-financing arrangements.
Pak Embassy hosts annual alumni get-together to honor Nepali gr...
Addressing the gathering, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Nepal Abrar H. Hashmi underscored the importance of such events in deepening mutual understanding and friendship. He said Nepalese students who studied in Pakistan were able to experience the country’s culture, hospitality and cuisine firsthand—memories that continue to strengthen people-to-people ties between Nepal and Pakistan.
Ambassador Hashmi highlighted that more than 4,000 Nepalese graduates of Pakistani institutions are contributing to Nepal’s development across key sectors and are also active members of the Nepali diaspora worldwide.
Alumni expressed appreciation for the Embassy’s expanded engagement and reiterated their commitment to enhancing cultural, educational, and people-to-people relations between the two countries. They also stressed the growing need for education and training in emerging fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence, medical innovation, and other priority disciplines, pledging their support to strengthen cooperation in these areas.
The highlight of the evening was the formal announcement of the Pakistan–Nepal Alumni Network, which drew enthusiastic support and excitement from participants, marking a new chapter in alumni collaboration.
