Beijing (TDI): Eight schoolgirls from Balochistan spent a few days in Beijing this month, visiting the Forbidden City, exploring the Bird’s Nest and engaging with women-led agricultural enterprises.
Their trip was organized with help from the Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The aim was to give these students a firsthand experience of China and to encourage greater understanding between the two nations.
The visit ties into a broader effort by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, which has been working to improve health conditions for schoolgirls in Balochistan’s rural areas. Through that project, thousands of girls in the province have received hygiene kits and health awareness training, especially in districts where such resources are limited.
Over the past few years, the embassy has distributed health kits to girls in 23 out of the province’s 36 districts. Nearly 7,000 students from more than 300 schools have benefited, and over 150 teachers have been trained to ensure the program’s long-term impact.
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Munir Ahmed, an official from Balochistan’s education department who led the delegation, said the program has already brought meaningful change, Xinhua reported.
“It’s not just about health kits,” he said. “It’s about dignity, staying in school, and building a future.”
Asma Munir, one of the visiting students, shared her own reflections, “I come from a place where life is hard. But through this project, I’ve seen lives improve. It gives hope. It makes us feel seen.” She thanked China for its continued support and investment in the education and well-being of girls in Balochistan.
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During a visit to the Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture, the Pakistani students toured greenhouses growing lettuce and tomatoes using modern soilless farming techniques. They also took part in a joint flower-arranging activity with Chinese students.
Chen Cheng, a third-year student at the college, described a moment that stood out to her during the exchange. “One of the girls told me how her mother’s dedication to education changed her life,” Chen said. “She spoke softly, but her message was powerful. It reminded me that education connects us beyond borders. It helps dreams grow, no matter where you come from.”
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
