His Excellency Ambassador Abrar H. Hashmi joined members of Kathmandu’s vibrant diplomatic community in a series of outdoor engagements taking advantage of the pleasant winter weather. He was pleased to attend the Bangladesh ‘Fish Festival’ last week, followed by the National Day celebrations of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Republic of Finland.

His Excellency Ambassador Abrar H. Hashmi inaugurated ‘Quaid’s Corner’ at the Pakistan Embassy in Nepal, featuring a curated collection of Urdu, English, and Nepali publications on history, politics, culture, diplomacy, and literature. The initiative aims to deepen mutual understanding while providing a valuable learning resource for the diaspora, academic institutions, and researchers.

His Excellency Ambassador Abrar H. Hashmi attended the Nepal Premier League match between Chitwan Rhinos and Sudurpashchim at the TU Cricket Ground. The Ambassador commended the vibrant atmosphere of the league, now in its second season, and appreciated the participation of Pakistani players Sohail Tanveer and Maaz Sadaqat. Such sporting engagements further enhance people-to-people ties…

His Excellency Ambassador Abrar H. Hashmi received Prof. Ni Guangheng, Dr. Aleem Sultan, and Mr. Faisal Mueen for a constructive exchange on their ongoing work related to the mapping of HKH glaciers and regional water resources. The discussion also covered key areas including the Sustainable Development Goals, risk mitigation, and climate adaptation through enhanced regional…

His Excellency Ambassador Abrar H. Hashmi participated in the launch of the digitization and paperless transformation initiative at Bharatpur Eye Hospital—an institution with which Pakistan enjoys a longstanding and valued partnership. This milestone marks an important step toward smarter, more efficient healthcare and further strengthening Pakistan–Nepal cooperation. The Ambassador also visited the TVET Chitwan Medical…

His Excellency Ambassador Abrar H. Hashmi paid his respects at the sacred site of Lumbini, the revered birthplace of Lord Buddha and a timeless symbol of peace, compassion, and enlightenment. During the visit, the Ambassador held a warm and constructive exchange with the Mayor of Lumbini and engaged with the Lumbini Development Trust on enhancing…

This forenoon (29-11-2025), the Ambassador of Pakistan, H.E. Abrar H. Hashmi, inaugurated and formally handed over a newly established computer laboratory at Gyanodaya Secondary School, located on the outskirts of Kathmandu (Purano Kalimati, Bafal, Kathamndu). The donation from the people of Pakistan was part of the continued support for education and digital learning in Nepal.…

Ambassador of Pakistan Abrar H. Hashmi received Dr. Som P. Pudasaini, former UNFPA Rep/Director for Sri Lanka, Yemen & the Maldives. Dr. Pudasaini presented his recent book ‘Conflict Resolution, Diplomacy and Sustainable Development’, and valuable insights on shared priorities.

His Excellency Abrar H. Hashmi attended the 4th Nepal Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (NYES) 2025. A timely & inspiring platform focused on nurturing a vibrant startup ecosystem, youth-led innovation, better access to finance, regional linkages, promoting clean energy & advancing good governance.

A true privilege receiving Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani, former Foreign Secretary/Minister of Pakistan at Pakistan Embassy Kathmandu Nepal. Always greatly benefit from his wisdom & strategic insights on global & regional issues. Discussed coop on climate action including role of ICIMOD.