Rana gives Away Pakistan Embassy Scholarships

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9 th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarship programme was organized by Embassy
of Pakistan at Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu. Mr. Himalaya Shamsher Rana gave away
“Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarships” to 550 Nepali students. The scholarships amounting to
NRs 10000/- each were awarded to deserving/ bright students of government schools from
across Nepal.
Speaking at the occasion Mr. Himalaya Shamsher Rana appreciated the efforts of
Pakistan Embassy to enhance people-to-people contact between the two counties especially in
the field of education. This, he said, was a reflection of the 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 counties closer.
Pakistan Ambassador Syed Haider Shah expressed his resolve and desire to further
expand the scholarship programme and expressed gratitude to the Honourable Mr. Himalaya
Shamsher Rana for gracing the ceremony.
Ambassador of Pakistan scholarship programme, started in 2013 has been growing over
the years and has become popular among Nepali youth as a symbol of Pakistan-Nepal
friendship.

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