MUSCAT: Muhammad Ishaq, Counsellor (Commercial & Education) of Pakistan Embassy visited Suhar recently as part of ‘community outreach initiative’ to maintain a sustained contacts with the Pakistani diaspora across the Sultanate.
Ishaq convened a community meeting and also held discussions with parents on the status of education and facilities offered in Suhar.
He briefed the community on the launch of online platform for the youths titled ‘Young Pakistan Forum Oman’ and expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support towards organising a remarkable event.
Governor of North Al Batinah Shaikh Muhanna bin Saif bin Salim al Lamki and other distinguished took
part.
The event was held on August 21 as part of a six-week long celebrations of 70th Anniversary of Day of Independence of Pakistan across the Sultanate.
He also appreciated last year’s celebrations of Oman National Day by the Pakistani Community across the Sultanate and solicited their support for the forthcoming 47th National Day of Oman to furthering Pakistan’s strong friendship with the Sultanate.
There are 272,000 Pakistani residing in Oman. Suhar, being hub of commercial and trade activities, is home to around 20,000 Pakistanis whose number is on the rise since the shifting of trade activity to Sohar Port from and the launch of Sohar Airport since July 2017.
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