Kathmandu, Ray News/Pakistan-Nepal Friendship Festival was held from 23 - 26 Aug . It was organized by Centre for Asian Studies and Mahakali Dance Council in collaboration with Pakistan Embassy.

The three day event involved more than 700 students of 30 schools who competed in Essay writing, handwriting, painting competition, and cultural dances.

Closing ceremony was held on 26 Aug, in which Umair Ali , Pakistan's Charge  d'  Affaires was the Chief Guest. Awards were distributed among the prize winners in various categories by the Cheif Guest Mr. Umair Ali and Special Guest Ms Nisha Sharma Pokharel, Chancellor of Nepal Academy of Music & Drama.