April 29, 2023, the Embassy of Pakistan in collaboration with Hiranya International Friendship Library organized the launching ceremony of a book on Pakistan's Buddist heritage titled "Nepal-Pakistan Buddhist Relations" authored by former Ambassador Mr. Hiranya Lal Shrestha at smriti of renowned Pakistani Buddhist monk/scholar Pandit Vasubandhu at Swayambhunath, Kathmandu.
Mr. Jhala Nath Khanal, former Prime Minister, graced the event as Chief Guest while H.E. Abrar H Hashmi, Ambassador - designate of Pakistan to Nepal was the Special Guest besides renowned Buddhist monks & nuns, educationists, intellectuals, civil society members and journalists.
Other prominent Guests at the occasion included Professor Doctor Tri Ratna Manandhar, former Vice Chancellor Lumbini Buddhist University; Bhikkuni Doctor Dhamma Vijaya, co-founder of Dhamma Moli Project; Doctor Gopal Pokharel, famous culture expert and Mr. Kirpal Shrestha, former minister besides venerable monks and Buddhist scholars.
 Addressing the occasion, Mr. Jhala Nath Khanal, former Prime Minister, highlighted the significance of cultural heritage as an important facet of people-to-people contacts. He lauded the efforts of Mr. Hiranya Lal Shrestha and termed the Buddhist heritage as a joint legacy of both the countries.

H.E. Abrar H Hashmi, Ambassador - designate of Pakistan to Nepal, appreciating the work by Mr. Hiranya Lal Shrestha, highlighted shared Buddhist legacy and emphasized on the significance of cultural and historical linkages as permanent bond between Pakistan and Nepal.