Fanfare as Chinese students graduate in Pakistan

[Dubious]

Are those students Muslims as they are wearing hijabs?

In the picture there are 3 ladies who are not wearing the hijab....

 

[war&peace]

You don't need to reply to me, idiot! In Sweden nobody wears a square hat in graduation. The problem here is a graduate from the Islam school wearing a Christian square hat. It doesn look awful to me!

Funny guy, but you're not that smart sir. The institutions I named are all located in USA..not Sweden except one (Royal Institute). Furthermore that 'square hat' has nothing to do with religion. It is worn by graduates and I guess in all Pakistani universities it is the same. It is not something that is worn by clergy in the west but academics and only on convocations / graduation ceremonies.

 

[doorstar]

you do know that this square mortarboard-cap is known to have originated from a biretta worn by scholarly clergy, right? I, personally have nothing against Islam and Christianity inter-mingling but Sanchez did have a point. only wish he had clarified it from the outset and none of these here misunderstandings would have arisen

your narrow mindedness really is a disease that shouldn't be spread here!

 

[Dubious]

you do know that this square mortarboard-cap is known to have originated from a biretta worn by scholarly clergy, right? I, personally have nothing against Islam and Christianity inter-mingling but Sanchez did have point. only wish he had clarified it from the outset and none of these here misunderstandings would have arisen
Is it WORSE than lets say the following quote? if it is please explain to me because I do not understand the inconsistent moderator behavior

Isnt that a different thread?

you do know that this square mortarboard-cap is known to have originated from a biretta worn by scholarly clergy, right? I, personally have nothing against Islam and Christianity inter-mingling but Sanchez did have point. only wish he had clarified it from the outset and none of these here misunderstandings would have arisen

O he wasnt interested in doing so...I had a chat with him on PM...he was nothing but rude and disrespectful!

 

[doorstar]

Isnt that a different thread?

yes, only trying to demonstrate the strange behaviors by PDF staff here

O he wasnt interested in doing so...I had a chat with him on PM...he was nothing but rude and disrespectful!

ah! my apologies then did not know about PMing

 

[Imad.Khan]

The biggest problem for Pakistani Students in China is Halal Food.

I was in China around 2004 and i didn't have any problems, plenty of seafood and vegetarian dishes in every restaurant.

 

[Jf Thunder]

In the picture there are 3 ladies who are not wearing the hijab....

please dont give me a negative rating this time

but 3/9 non Hijabis and that too from China, is not something to be proud of. (at least for me)

 

[Dubious]

please dont give me a negative rating this time khala

but 3/9 non Hijabis and that too from China, is not something to be proud of. (at least for me)

Do they look forced? If they are/ were I am sure they would have complained to the Ambassador who was in the same room...Its not like everyone in the room knows Chinese and would do what exactly? Sue them for not wearing a headscarf? I am sorry but your analyzing and critical thinking skills here stand at zero!

Chinese students in that picture have the upper hand since they have finished their degree, are graduating, there are some who didnt wear the hijab meaning it wasnt forced and they have their ambassador in the same room to complain too...So, why didnt they?

 

[Jf Thunder]

Do they look forced? If they are/ were I am sure they would have complained to the Ambassador who was in the same room...Its not like everyone in the room knows Chinese and would do what exactly? Sue them for not wearing a headscarf? I am sorry but your analyzing and critical thinking skills here stand at zero!

Chinese students in that picture have the upper hand since they have finished their degree, are graduating, there are some who didnt wear the hijab meaning it wasnt forced and they have their ambassador in the same room to complain too...So, why didnt they?

nothing is forced
slow influence is used
but you are correct, my analyzing and critical thinking skills stand at zero!
so better to end this discussion here

 

[Asian.Century]

Islamabad: There were hugs, laughter, flowers and selfies as graduates, their families and friends gathered in Islamabad on Saturday to celebrate the first ever graduation ceremony of Chinese students in Pakistan.

More than 150 graduates — most wearing blue and with a few in red gowns and caps — smiled as they walked across the stage to the sound of music, waving to the crowd.

It was a moment of celebration for the students, and also for the people of Pakistan and China, as the event marked enhanced collaboration in education and cultural fields.

The Chinese students from National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) represented a variety of disciplines.

Currently, almost 1,000 Chinese students are studying in different universities in Pakistan.

Image Credit: Sana Jamal/Gulf News
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jing, praising the achievements of the graduates, said, “Pakistan is your second home where you have lived, studied and enjoyed friendship with our closest friends.”

He hoped the youngsters would further boost Pakistan-China relations with focus on “fundamental values of peace, development and friendship”.

Speaking about the future and dreams, he said, “China’s first dream is of a prosperous region, the second of peace and stability in China and Pakistan, the region and the world. The third dream is of cooperation and harmony among all nations.”

The graduation ceremony for the class of 2019, held at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and organised by Chinese Student Association Pakistan (CSAP), featured a number of cultural, music performances and video memories by students.


One of the proud graduates, Ma Zhi Wei, 34, who earned a PhD in Arabic from NUML, told Gulf News that, he experienced a “culture shock” after coming to the country that Chinese people consider their “best friend”.

“I realised how little I knew about the Pakistan. But now I am going back with not only my degree but also happy memories and lot of knowledge about the country.”

Li Yue, 24, graduating with a degree in Education, was glad to choose Pakistan as study destination.

“I made lifelong friends in Pakistan and also got a chance to explore the country a bit which I absolutely loved.”

She was both happy and gloomy as the course came to an end. “I’m sad that I’ve to leave my friends but glad to be reunited with my family.”


The ceremony was organised by Chinese Student Association Pakistan (CASP) jointly with respective universities.

Sun Li, representative of CSAP, said that the event coincided with the commemoration of 100th anniversary of China’s 1919 May Fourth demonstrations of students that lead to the foundation of China’s Communist Party.

“We are all dream seekers and the dream of Pakistanis, Chinese and Asians is the same. Our dream is to built a better tomorrow for future generations” said Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, chairman of the Pakistan-China Institute.

He added, “Pakistanis are extremely proud of their friendship with China and grateful for all the support.”

Riaz Khokhar, former ambassador of Pakistan to China, said the students arrived as strangers but were leaving behind many friends and memories in Pakistan.

“The Pakistan and China relationship, built brick by brick over decades, is a model for many nations” and future generation will further bolster the ties, he added.

Wishing the students the best in life, Noor Amna Malik, Adviser to the Higher Education Commission (HEC), said: “Thank you for choosing Pakistan as your second home.”

She conveyed full support from the HEC to foreign students pursuing studies in different disciplines across Pakistan.

The cultural, educational and business linkages between the two countries have expanded with the launch of the multibillion-dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

More Chinese workers, students and tourists are heading to the neighbouring country, mostly to the capital Islamabad, which has an estimated 10,000 Chinese citizens and a growing number of Chinese restaurants and supermarkets.

Meanwhile, China has become an extremely popular destination for Pakistani students.

With 28,023 students, Pakistan was recently ranked third in the number of international students currently studying in China.

Nearly 7,000 of the students are studying on scholarships.

China has also announced plans to provide 20,000 scholarships for Pakistani students over the next three years.

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Preety cute and beautiful Chinese Girls and Students! Excellent!

 

[beijingwalker]

 

[Zibago]

what are they studying

National University of Modern Languages so I would like to make a wild guess

 

[Zibago]

All Chinese posters here are pro Pakistan, that generally represents the feeling of the majority Chinese people towards Pakistan.

I have been to NUML many Indonesians and Chinese have enrolled in recent years