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MURREE: Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, undertook a working visit to Aghosh College Murree as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen educational, humanitarian and people-to-people relations between Malaysia and Pakistan, particularly with welfare institutions and non-governmental organisations engaged in youth and community development.
Upon arrival, the High Commissioner was warmly received by Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rahman, President of Al Khidmat Foundation Pakistan, together with the management and senior administration of the College. During the visit, H.E. Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan was given a comprehensive briefing on the facilities, academic environment and development initiatives of the institution, followed by a tour of the College campus and its various facilities.
During the discussions, both sides exchanged views on strengthening cooperation in the fields of education, youth empowerment and capacity building. Particular emphasis was placed on enhancing linkages through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), including opportunities for academic exchanges, training initiatives and scholarship programmes for students between Malaysia and Pakistan. The discussions also highlighted the importance of expanding institutional collaboration to provide greater educational exposure and professional development opportunities for young people from both countries.
A key highlight of the visit was the High Commissioner’s interactive engagement session with the students of the College. H.E. Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan shared insights on Malaysia’s history, multicultural society, economic development and the country’s education system, while also highlighting the longstanding bilateral relations between Malaysia and Pakistan. The session was followed by an engaging question-and-answer segment, during which students actively posed questions on Malaysia’s culture, higher education opportunities, technological advancement, tourism sector and regional role within ASEAN.
As part of the programme, H.E. Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan distributed 300 packs of Malaysian delicacies, namely Nasi Lemak and Mee Goreng, to the students and staff of Aghosh College Murree as a gesture of goodwill from Malaysia. In conjunction with the visit, the High Commissioner was also accorded the honour of planting a sapling within the College grounds, symbolising the enduring bonds, shared prosperity and growing relations between Malaysia and Pakistan.
