News
Pakistan HC celebrates academic achievements of Lankan graduates
The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka hosted a special reception on Friday (16) for Sri Lankan alumni who have recently returned from their studies in Pakistan. The event, held at the Pakistan High Commission, celebrated the academic achievements of the graduates and reinforced the deep-rooted educational ties between the two nations.
The Allama Iqbal Scholarship Programme, a flagship initiative launched in 2019, has become a vital pillar of bilateral cooperation. The High Commissioner highlighted that Pakistan offers 1,000 fully funded scholarships at graduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels, with over 500 Sri Lankan students currently pursuing their education in Pakistan’s premier universities.
“Sri Lanka and Pakistan share an enduring friendship rooted in a shared history of mutual respect and culture,” the High Commissioner remarked during the address. “Education is the key to unlocking the success of your brilliant futures and creating bonds that extend well beyond the classroom”.
Addressing the alumni as “custodians” of a noble cause, the High Commissioner urged the alumni to act as brand ambassadors by sharing their knowledge to guide deserving students toward academic opportunities in Pakistan.
He emphasised their responsibility to mentor young minds, ensuring no capable student misses the chance for a promising future. Furthermore, the alumni were encouraged to take an active role in organising frequent educational and cultural engagements to inspire and enlighten others while strengthening the ties between the two nations.
The High Commissioner emphasized that each graduate serves as a “bridge” between the two countries, playing a meaningful role in uplifting Sri Lanka while further strengthening Pakistan–Sri Lanka relations. The alumni were invited to remain closely connected with the High Commission to facilitate future initiatives that strengthen people-to-people ties.
The evening concluded with a traditional Pakistani dinner, where the alumni shared stories of their academic growth and cultural experiences in Pakistan in a spirit of friendship and togetherness.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, at Temple Tress on the 17th of February
Dr. Georgieva, commended the Government’s efforts in stabilizing the country’s economy and in managing recent economic and natural shocks. She noted that Cyclone Ditwah had caused severe impacts, especially on economically vulnerable communities, underscoring the importance of targeted support and resilience-building measures.
The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the IMF’s continued support to Sri Lanka, particularly in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The PM further emphasized that real economic recovery and development must directly benefit the economically vulnerable groups and ensure inclusive growth, highlighting the need for Sri Lanka to attract quality and sustainable investments, particularly in the tourism sector.
The importance of reforming the education system to focus not only on knowledge acquisition but also on skills development and employability was also discussed
The meeting was attended by the Chief of Staff of the IMF Managing Director Andreas Bauer, Director, Asia and Pacific Department, Dr. Krishna Srinivasan Division Chief (Strategic Communications), Communications Department, Pierre Mejlak Resident Representative for Sri Lanka Dr. Martha Woldemichael, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, and Deputy Governor Dr. C. Amarasekara, Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri and Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution forwarded by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to relocate the Deniyaya Base Hospital after constructing a new hospital with a capacity of 300 beds at an estimated cost of Rupees 6,000 million.
The Southern Provincial Department of Health has acquired a plot of land in Handford estate which is approximately 03 kilometres away from the town for this purpose.
News
Cabinet nod to legally empower methodology for implementing the ‘Praja Shakthi’ poverty alleviation national movement
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the resolution furnished by the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment to instruct the Legal Draftsman to draft a bill to legally empower the implementation of ‘Praja Shakthi’ (Strength of the Community) poverty alleviation national movement
Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe seek momentum sustenance ahead of stiffer challenges
West Indies aim to keep up rhythm as Italy look to end on a high
Pakistan into Super Eight after Farhan ton sinks Namibia
Muscular South Africa stroll into Super Eight with all-win record
Pakistan bat first, drop Shaheen Afridi in must-win encounter against Namibia
New Bangladesh sports minister wants to fast track cases against Shakib and Mortaza
‘Dates have the highest sugar content to fight Coronavirus’
Sunday Island 27 December – Headlines
#SundayIsland 17th December – Headlines
Sunday Island – 28th March
Sunday Island Headlines – 21 March
Sunday Island – 21st February – Headlines
-
Life style4 days agoMarriot new GM Suranga
-
Business3 days agoMinistry of Brands to launch Sri Lanka’s first off-price retail destination
-
Features4 days agoMonks’ march, in America and Sri Lanka
-
Opinion7 days agoWill computers ever be intelligent?
-
Features4 days agoThe Rise of Takaichi
-
Features4 days agoWetlands of Sri Lanka:
-
News4 days agoThailand to recruit 10,000 Lankans under new labour pact
-
News4 days agoMassive Sangha confab to address alleged injustices against monks