Ambassador of Pakistan essay writing and speech competitions 2026 conclude in Kathmandu

Kathmandu-The Embassy of Pakistan, Kathmandu organized the award ceremony for the 13th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 9th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition 2026, bringing together outstanding students from more than 50 higher secondary schools and universities across Nepal.

The event was held under the patronage of Embassy of Pakistan, Kathmandu, with Abrar H. Hashmi serving as Chief Guest.

This year’s essay competition marked the 150th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan, with participants writing on the theme “Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah mainstreaming the demand for Pakistan through constitutional means.”In the essay category, Pratik Pokhrel of Viswa Niketan Secondary School, Kathmandu secured first place, followed by Dakshesh Ghimire of Chand Bagh School in second, and Nitin Thapa of Pranjali World School in third. The top performers, along with twelve additional students, received certificates of achievement and cash prizes.

The speech competition, open to higher secondary and tertiary-level students, focused on the topic “Will AI engulf libraries?” Vishwakala Nepal of Reliance College, Kathmandu won first place, while Tshiring Tamang of National Law College and Bipyum Chaulagain of St. Xavier College Maitighar secured second and third positions respectively. Twelve other participants were also awarded certificates and cash prizes.In his remarks, Ambassador Hashmi praised the students for their analytical thinking and engagement with global and historical themes. He highlighted that such academic initiatives help strengthen understanding of constitutional history and emerging technological debates, while also fostering people-to-people connections between Nepal and Pakistan.

The Embassy noted that both competitions have been held annually for 13 and 9 years respectively and continue to attract strong participation from students nationwide, making them a popular platform for youth expression and academic excellence in Nepal.