KATHMANDU: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organized the 12th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 8th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition. Dr. Vijay Kumar Datta, Founding Chief Commissioner of the Madheshi Commission of Nepal, attended the event as the Chief Guest.
This year’s essay competition was held under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity.” Pratic Pokharel from Vishwa Niketan Secondary School won first place, followed by Aayush Shah from the same school in second place, and Sanjok Magar from St. Joseph English Academy in third place.
The top three winners received gold, silver, and bronze medals, along with souvenirs and cash prizes. Additionally, ten other students were awarded special cash prizes.
The speech competition, aimed at higher secondary and university students, focused on the topic “Books or Bytes: The Future of Learning.” Prapti Lamsal from the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus, Tribhuvan University secured first place. Reet Kafle from Shivapuri College, Kathmandu, came second, and Ritesh Deo from St. Xavier’s School, Jawalakhel, took third place.
The winners received medals, souvenirs, and cash prizes, while twelve other participants were also recognized with special prizes.
Over forty higher secondary schools and universities from across Nepal participated in the competitions, reflecting strong interest from Nepalese youth.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Vijay Kumar Datta praised Pakistan’s continued support in sectors such as education, health, and community development. He expressed hope that such initiatives would foster shared values and global citizenship among youth in both countries.
In his concluding remarks, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, Abrar H. Hashmi, commended the participants for their critical thinking and engagement with pressing global issues.
He emphasized the importance of promoting such intellectual exchanges to prepare students for future challenges and to strengthen bilateral ties.
These competitions, held annually for the past 12 and 8 years respectively, have gained popularity among Nepalese youth and continue to attract some of the brightest students from across the country.
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