Mr. Yasin Joyia-Honorary Consul General of Sri Lanka in Punjab.

Mr. Yasin Joyia, Honorary Consul General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Punjab, was awarded the Global Ambassador Award for his outstanding services during the challenging times in the history of Pakistan diplomatic relations. A diplomat's mettle is tested in challenging and difficult times and tested in challenging times. Mr. Yasin Joyia had to face one mammoth challenge due to the devastating incident of the brutal killing of Sri Lankan Citizen Priyantha Kumara in an unfortunate mob lynching event in Sialkot, on a false accusation of blasphemy. The incident could create a rift in the relations between the countries, including the tarnished image of Pakistan. However, Mr. Joyia acted promptly. By using diplomatic means, Mr. Joyia received the dead body of the deceased from District Administration Sialkot and, after completing all the legal and medical requirements, timely managed to send it to Sri Lanka within 72 hours of the incident.

The efforts of Mr. Joyia were highly appreciated by the Sri Lankan High Commissioner, the Government of Pakistan, and the...