KATHMANDU, MAY 25 The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organised award ceremonies for the 13th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 9th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition-2026 on May 19. The event was attended by Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi as chief guest. This year's essay competition marked the 150th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, 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 position, followed by Dakshesh Ghimire of Chand Bag School in second place and Nitin Thapa of Pranjali World School in third. Winners were awarded certificates and cash prizes, while 12 other participants also received recognition. Similarly, in the speech competition for higher secondary and tertiary students, participants spoke on the topic 'Will AI engulf libraries?' Vishwakala Nepal of Reliance College secured first position, Tshiring Tamang of National Law College stood second, and Bipyum Chaulagain of St. Xavier College, Maitighar, came third. Twelve other participants were also awarded certificates and cash prizes. According to the Embassy, students from more than 50 schools and colleges across Nepal participated in the two competitions, which were conducted over the past two weeks and concluded with the final ceremony on Monday. In his remarks, Ambassador Hashmi appreciated the students for their analytical thinking and engagement with contemporary and historical themes. He said such initiatives help strengthen understanding and act as a bridge between the youth of Nepal and Pakistan. The Embassy noted that the competitions, held annually for the past 13 and 9 years respectively, have become popular among Nepali students and continue to attract participation from across the country.