PAKISTAN NATIONAL DAY MARCH 23, 2017 Message from Ambassador of Pakistan Pakistan-Qatar Friendship n the auspicious occasion a Joint Ministerial Commission. of Pakistan Day, I wish to Fourth Session of the Joint Ministe- A milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries convey my heartfelt facil- rial Commission was held in itations to my brothers, Islamabad on December 22, 2016. he impetus in bilateral relations President of Pakistan Mamnoon O Hussain visited Qatar: sisters and friends of Pakistan resid- Qatar was represented by the Min- between Pakistan and Qatar ing in the State of Qatar. ister of Energy and industry H E Dr. continued in 2016 with the visit This day is a reminder of innu- Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada along of President of Pakistan to At the invitation of Emir H H Sheikh merable sacrifices given by our with an official delegation compris- Qatar. Relations between Paki- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President forefathers to attain freedom and to ing of officials form various Tstan and Qatar are rooted in our common Mamnoon Hussain paid an official visit create a separate homeland for their ministries. faith, heritage and values. The two coun- to Qatar on October 22-24, 2016. future generations. This date is a It gives me immense pleasure to Shahzad Ahmad tries also have cooperated with each other The President held meetings with reminder of a historic day, 23rd witness the unprecedented develop- in pursuing common goals in interna- Emir, Father Emir, Defence Minister and March 1940, when Pakistan resolu- ment and success of our brotherly Ambassador of Pakistan tional organizations. the Labour Minister. Talks during the tion was passed which led to the country and on this auspicious occa- to the State of Qatar During the period from March 2015- meetings dealt with the promotion of creation of Pakistan and our inde- sion I wish for the continued progress March 2017, there has been a surge of high investment opportunities and broad- pendence. I urge you to celebrate this and prosperity of the people and the connection, the Pakistani government level contacts between the two countries. ening bilateral cooperation in energy, day with great zeal and fervor and State of Qatar. Qatar is successfully has recently introduced online His Highness the Emir of Qatar visited economy and military fields. inspire yourself as well as your coun- completing infrastructure projects renewal of Machine Readable Pass- Pakistan in March 2015, the Prime Min- In the political sphere, the two sides trymen with the national spirit. related to FIFA 2022 and is efficiently port and National Identity Card for ister of Pakistan visited Qatar in February discussed a number of regional and inter- Pakistan and Qatar enjoy close achieving goals set in its National overseas Pakistanis, the documents 2016 and the President of Pakistan vis- national issues of mutual concern, brotherly relations; our relations with vision 2030, and is setting a new can be processed online and will be ited Qatar in October 2016. particularly the latest developments in Qatar are on an upward trajectory, example in the region, and we extend delivered at your doorstep. Pakistan In the aftermath of these high level the Middle East. The President also three high level visits in the last two our complete cooperation and facil- Embassy in Doha is focused on resolv- exchanges there has been a visible for- attended the funeral prayers of the late years and number of other impor- itation in the development of Qatar. ing the issues of Pakistani Community ward movement in the bilateral His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Al Thani and tant visits is a testimony of the I would like to applaud the dedi- and practices an open door policy for relations especially in the economic offered his condolences to the H H Emir brotherly relations between Paki- cation and hardwork of the Pakistani its compatriots. I encourage fellow field. and to H H the Father Emir. stan and Qatar. Frequent exchange diaspora who have made immense Pakistanis to engage and connect with of high level visits has further contributions to the development of the Mission. Minister of Defence Affairs of Qatar strengthened the close bond between Qatar and continue to do so to the best Finally, I would like to sincerely During the period from March visited Pakistan the two countries. The impetus in our of their capacities. State of Qatar has thank His Highness Sheikh Tamim 2015-March 2017, there has relations was further consolidated always appreciated the important role bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of been a surge of high level H E Dr Khalid Mohamed Al Attiyah, with the recent visit of H.E. Mr. Mam- played by Pakistani community. The Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad contacts between the two Minister of State for Defence Affairs of noon Hussain, President of Pakistan Pakistanis in the State of Qatar have bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir, countries. His Highness the Qatar, visited Pakistan from October to the State of Qatar on October successfully integrated themselves in the Prime Minister and Minister of 27-29, 2016. During the visit, he held 22-24, 2016 at the invitation of His the fabric of Qatari society and are the Interior H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Emir of Qatar visited Pakistan meetings with the Prime Minister, Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad playing a meaningful role for the Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Gov- in March 2015, the Prime Defence Minister, Minister for Defense Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. progress and prosperity of both Paki- ernment and people of the State of Minister of Pakistan visited Production, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff It was a goodwill visit aiming at stan and Qatar. Qatar for the cooperation and sup- Qatar in February 2016 and the Committee and Chief of Army Staff. The strengthening the fraternal relations The present government in Paki- port that my Mission has received President of Pakistan visited Defence Minister also visited various mil- between Pakistan and Qatar. stan attaches high priority to the from them. Qatar in October 2016. itary institutions and defence equipment The close relations between development of Pakistani Diaspora manufacturers. See next page Pakistan and the State of Qatar have and is trying its utmost to facilitate Long live Pakistan-Qatar been institutionalized in the form of the overseas Pakistanis. In this friendship. PAKISTAN NATIONAL DAY THURSDAY 23 MARCH 2017 II A milestone in bilateral relations between Pakistan and Qatar isit of Pakistan Naval Chief: Chief of Prime Minister and the Minister of State for President of Pakistan. During JMC, cooper- VNaval Staff Admiral Mohammad Defence Affairs. Talks during these meeting ation in the field of investment, bilateral Zakaullah, visited Qatar from Janu- dealt with bilateral relations and ways of trade, banking and finance and export of ary 9-12, 2017 and held meetings with the developing and promoting them, as well as manpower to Qatar came under Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Chief a number of issues of mutual concern. discussion. of Staff (CoS) of Qatar Armed Forces and the The Fourth Session of Joint Ministerial Sale of Super Mushshak Trainer Aircraft Commander of Qatar Emiri Naval Forces. Commission was held in Islamabad on to Qatar Armed Forces: Qatar Armed Forces, Talks during these meetings focused on bilat- December 22, 2016. The Pakistani side was after a gruelling selection procedure, purchased eral relations and ways of developing them led by the Federal Minister for Petroleum high tech trainer aircraft ‘Super Mushshak’ as well as on issues of mutual interest and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi manufactured at Pakistan Aeronautical Com- Visit of Pakistan Army Chief: Pakistan and the Qatari side was led by the Minister plex. Eight in number, the aircraft will be Army Chief General Qamar Bajwa visited of Energy and Industry H E Dr. Mohamed provided alongwith support services through Qatar from March 5-8, 2016 and held sepa- bin Saleh Al Sada. On the sidelines of the ses- a 5-year contract. The contract signing cere- rate meetings with the Emir of Qatar, the sion the Qatari Minister also called on the mony was held in Qatar on June 23, 2016. Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with the Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Qamar Javed Bajwa at Al Bahr Palace earlier this month. Pakistan International School Doha: Thriving in excellence he development and progress of Pakistan International School is dis- gate’ award in its project.] cernable in many ways. This report intends to bring to light the 2. International Youth Leadership Programme that is run by Tachievements in this regard particularly made over the last 5 years. Supreme Committee of delivery and legacy 1. ACADEMIC PROGRESS 3. TEDx Projects (Our students were selected after several a) Results interviews, among students of international school.) In addition to soaring performance in numerous co-curricu- b) Admissions lar activities, the following activities have been initiated and There has been a gradual improvement in the number of admissions successfully maintained at Pakistan International School during and academic results of the school from 2011 to 2016. Following is a sum- last 5 years. They have provided the students an opportunity to mary of it for a quick review: reveal their creativity and progress with confidence. • The enrolment in the academic year 2016-17 is 3452 excluding the • Open House XI and XII students who joined the school in September. Action Research and Reflective Teaching (ARRT) Plan to improve (This socializing event has helped improve the school image • In the academic year 2012, total enrolments were 3025 students.