OTTAWA, Canada: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada Tariq Azim Khan urged students of Pakistani origin in the University of Manitoba for hard work, commitment, unity and to maintain exemplary character in the University life to bring good name for Pakistan.
In a reception hosted by Pakistani Students Association (PSA) in his honour at Winnipeg, the High Commissioner emphasized on higher academic achievements for the Pakistani students in order to achieve success in their career.
“It is only through devotion to academic, cultural and political activities at the campus that you can pay back to your parents, who send you for higher education with their hard earned savings,” Tariq Azim said.
Tariq Azim reminded the students that their aspiration, ambitions and actions will shape the direction and destiny of their homeland-Pakistan.
The envoy also briefed the students on economic achievements, Pakistan has made during the last three years and the future economic opportunities in the Country. He underlined the need for the Pakistani students to share their culture and values with the Canadian youth to clear the misconceptions about our great country.
The Member of Canadian Parliament Terry Duguid was also present on the occasion who in his address appreciated Pakistani students in the University of Manitoba as a vibrant and prosperous community in Winnipeg. He said that the students of Pakistani origin are proud citizens of Manitoba and they are creating stronger ties between the two countries.
The Chairman of the PSA Masroor Ahmed informed that the total membership of PSA is over 1500 and there are 900 students of Pakistani origin in the University of Manitoba alone. He said that PSA has held many successful cultural events in the University and projected true picture of Pakistani society in Manitoba.
The President PSA Ashas Irfan appreciated the support provided by the High Commissioner and the MP Terry Duguid to PSA for holding of cultural events at the Campus.
