QUETTA: The first batch of students from Balochistan has completed an online Japanese language course arranged by the Pakistan-Japan Friendship Society.

The students, who completed the course, were awarded certificates at a ceremony held at Japan Consulate in Quetta.

Former finance secretary and accountant general, Balochistan, Mahfooz Ali Khan distributed certificates among the students.

The Honorary Consul General of Japan for Balochistan, Syed Nadeem Shah, said learning foreign languages would help the educated youths of Balochistan find jobs.

Published in Dawn, June 4th, 2021

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