"Knowing Kazakhstan" Essay writing competition.

The "Knowing Kazakhstan" essay writing competition was organized by the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) in collaboration with the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Pakistan. This competition aimed to encourage the youth of Pakistan to express their understanding of Kazakhstan and the role it plays in global peace and prosperity. The competition was organized to mark the 30th anniversary of Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations and was a testament to the growing bilateral relations between the two countries.

The themes of the competition were: Kazakhstan's Economic and Political Governance Reforms, Kazakhstan - A Global Leader in Peace and Economic Development, and Analysis of 30 Years of Pakistan-Kazakhstan Relations - Way Forward. The competition was open to participants from across the country and received a great response, showcasing the interest of the people of Pakistan in understanding Kazakhstan. The winners of the competition were announced by the IPDS and the Embassy of Kazakhstan to Pakistan. Zulqarnain Khan from Bahira University Islamabad emerged as the winner, followed by Umm e Salma from the University of Sargodha who secured the second position and Taj Mir Khan from the University of Engineering and...