अर्थ प्रणाली 
Kathmandu. Embassy of Pakistan, Kathmandu organized a literary event – poetry symposium,titled “Aalmi Mushaira;Urdu, Shaairi KiZubaan”عالمی مشاعرہ، اردو، شاعری کی زبان at Hotel Aloft, Kathmandu on 22 July 2025 in collaboration with Sahitya Academy, Nepal.
Special Guests included Honourable Mr.Siraj Ahmed Farooqi, MP, CPN-UML and Honourable Ms.Kalpana Miya, MP, CPN-MC. The event was attended by Urdu enthusiasts which included politicians, intellectuals, social activists as well as officials of Pakistan Embassy.The aim of the event was to highlight literary linkages between Pakistan and Nepal and strengthen friendly relations, particularly in cultural domain. Famous Urdu poets,including Dr. Zafar Eleeg, Dr.SaqibHarooni (President Sahitya Academy, Nepal), Dr. Afzal Manglori, Mr.FurqanFaizi, Mr.Musharaf Ali Khan, Mr.Zahid Azad JhandaNagri, Mr. GhalibDareeb, Mr.AltafFarifta and Ms.SapnaAhsaasread out their poetic narrationsand won accolades.
The guests appreciated the efforts of Government of Pakistan in promoting culture and art and it’s showcasing in Nepal. They lauded Embassy of Pakistan for bringing together Urdu poets and promotion of Urdu language.Mr. Prakash Sayami, acclaimed Nepali film directorand writer, in his remarks, highlighted the universality and versatility of Urdu language, particularly the depth of Urdu poetry.
H.E. Mr. Abrar H. Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal,thanked Sahitya Academy, Nepal as well as individual poets for their contributions in Urdu language. He also highlighted the importance of deepening cooperation between the literary institutions of Nepal and Pakistan, particularly exchanging literature and promotion of languages, such as Urdu and Nepali.
