ISLAMABAD
The 2024 “Chinese Bridge” Summer Camp for Pakistani students kicked off at the Jiangxi University of Science and Technology (JXUST) in Ganzhou, marking the beginning of a two-week immersive experience for 20 Pakistani educators and students.
It was part of an effort to further strengthen the friendship and cultural exchange between China and Pakistan, Gwadar Pro reported. Representing institutions including the Punjab University (PU), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), and the Aitchison College in Lahore, the participants gathered in Jiangxi to embark on a journey of language learning and cultural discovery.
The summer camp, a program under the auspices of the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) and supported by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) of the Ministry of Education, China, offers a unique opportunity for the Pakistani students and teachers to learn Mandarin Chinese, decipher the intricacies of Chinese characters, and delve deep into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture.
The two-week program is designed to be a comprehensive experience, blending intensive language classes with cultural workshops, traditional Chinese art classes, and excursions to iconic historical sites across China, and providing participants with firsthand experiences of China’s heritage.
Additionally, the camp facilitates a two-way cultural exchange: Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the daily life of the Chinese people and they are encouraged to share their own rich culture and heritage. Thar foundation empowers local girls with mining education
Islamabad, July 18 (): In a groundbreaking initiative for women empowerment in rural Sindh, Thar Foundation has begun providing education to local girls to become mining professionals. The foundation has enrolled 13 female students in its Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Mining Program at the Government Polytechnic Institute (GPI) Mithi.
“For the first time, 13 girls are among the 50 students now enrolled in our DAE Mining program at GPI – Mithi. According to Gwadar Pro, this initiative is a testament to our dedication to empowering women and nurturing local talent,” announced Thar Foundation on May 15, coinciding with World Youth Skills Day.
The official statement highlighted, “By fostering quality education and gender equality, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable community aligned with UN SDG goals 4 and 5.” Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) and Engro Powergen Thar Limited (EPTL), through the Thar Foundation, are committed to enhancing the socioeconomic well-being of the Tharparkar community.
Their focus includes sustainable interventions in health, safe drinking water, education, women’s empowerment, and livelihoods, aimed at improving local living standards. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has significantly benefited the Tharparkar region, particularly through the Thar Coal project.
With initiatives spearheaded by SECMC, the area has seen substantial socioeconomic improvements, attracting people from other regions due to the large-scale potential livelihood opportunities available. As a result, Tharparkar is thriving, and its residents are experiencing an enhanced quality of life.
