SARGODHA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Sep, 2025) The Confucius Institute and the Pakistan Institute of China Studies (PICS) at the University of Sargodha (UoS) celebrated Confucius Day with a ceremony honouring the philosophy and legacy of the great Chinese thinker, educator, and cultural icon. Students of the Confucius Institute also staged performances reflecting cultural exchange and bilateral ties. Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute Ms. Chen Yunxiang, in a video message, described Confucius Day as a symbol of respect and understanding, while lauding UoS’s role in promoting Chinese traditions in Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nasiruddin Khan, Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Karachi, also highlighted the importance of language learning for stronger bilateral cooperation. Host Director of the Confucius Institute UoS and PICS, Prof. Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan, said the event reflected UoS’s vision of connecting Pakistan’s academic institutions with international partners.