{"id":367260,"date":"2022-07-01T17:22:18","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T12:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=367260"},"modified":"2022-07-01T17:22:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T12:22:18","slug":"german-ambassador-to-pakistan-bernhard-schlagheck-says-goodbye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/german-ambassador-to-pakistan-bernhard-schlagheck-says-goodbye\/","title":{"rendered":"German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck Says Goodbye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s been another two years and we&#8217;re saying goodbye to the German ambassador to Pakistan. Bernhard Schlagheck really made an effort to fill in the big shoes of his predecessor Martin Kobler.<\/p>\n<p>We can safely say the diplomat will be missed. While Martin Kobler was the first German ambassador to Pakistan who took such a keen interest in the culture, Bernhard Schlagheck was no less curious.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/photos-of-german-embassys-youth-ambassador-at-a-pakistani-wedding-go-viral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photos of German Embassy&#8217;s Youth Ambassador at a Pakistani Wedding Go Viral<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p>Over the course of his two-year tenure in Pakistan, we&#8217;ve seen him learn so much. Like the right tea for the right mood.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pink tea or Gurr chai?\ud83c\udf75<br \/>In honor of today&#39;s Intl. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeaDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TeaDay<\/a>, my colleagues Dorota &amp; Christian visited a chai stall to prepare &amp; try two of \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0&#39;s favorite teas! Watch the video to learn which one they like better as well as a chance to win \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea Embassy printed mugs for yourself!\ud83d\ude00 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nXy1gmH6yI\">pic.twitter.com\/nXy1gmH6yI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ina Lepel (@GermanyinPAK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GermanyinPAK\/status\/1527947046711349248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Can&#39;t leave <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lahore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lahore<\/a> without making a quick last stop for a cup of karrak doodh patti at a chaye stall! Thank you for your remarkable hospitality, Lahore! \ud83d\ude4f Hope to be back soon! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QcDytxOvqY\">pic.twitter.com\/QcDytxOvqY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ina Lepel (@GermanyinPAK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GermanyinPAK\/status\/1494203469208686595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 17, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention even his goodbye was a reflection of his budding Urdu skills.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Khuda hafiz, dosto! My stay in \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 has come to an end. Three years in this wonderful country flew by all too quickly \u2014 thanks esp. to the amazing people I met here. For one last time I speak to all of you through this platform, but rest assured \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 remains forever in my heart\u2665\ufe0f! \ud83d\udc47&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Khuda hafiz, dosto! My stay in \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 has come to an end. Three years in this wonderful country flew by all too quickly \u2014 thanks esp. to the amazing people I met here. For one last time I speak to all of you through this platform, but rest assured \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 remains forever in my heart\u2665\ufe0f! \ud83d\udc47 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9woedUvMKi\">pic.twitter.com\/9woedUvMKi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ina Lepel (@GermanyinPAK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GermanyinPAK\/status\/1542372359385993216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s gathered many experiences over his two-year stay from trying out the famed &#8216;Charsi Tikka&#8217; to riding rickshaws.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Among many great things <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Peshawar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Peshawar<\/a> has to offer is the incredibly delicious food. Tried the famous \ud83d\udc10 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CharsiTikka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CharsiTikka<\/a> during my latest trip there &amp; absolutely loved it! I&#39;m surprised that something cooked with the most basic seasoning ingredients could taste this rich &amp; tasty! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CQsi1pa5Jr\">pic.twitter.com\/CQsi1pa5Jr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ina Lepel (@GermanyinPAK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GermanyinPAK\/status\/1426816199900413953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 15, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bidding farewell to some close friends &amp; dear colleagues in the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lahore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lahore<\/a>. Thank you, Lahories, for the remarkable warmth &amp; hospitality you have shown me over the past three years. I will dearly miss the unique charm of this vibrant city!\ud83d\udc4b <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/upz9mTQvFW\">pic.twitter.com\/upz9mTQvFW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ina Lepel (@GermanyinPAK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GermanyinPAK\/status\/1540648837236379648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 25, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Under his watch, the German embassy also partnered with FACE Music Mela. The Foundation for Arts, Culture, and Education (FACE) organizes a musical event to promote Pakistan&#8217;s rich musical talent, that&#8217;s usually under the banner of the US Embassy. Quite a steal.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Very happy to have partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/faceinpakistan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@faceinpakistan<\/a> to bring international &amp; local musicians to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Islamabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Islamabad<\/a> for a wonderful <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/festival?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#festival<\/a> of fusion music! Join us with your friends &amp; families on 3 &amp; 4 June in F-9 Park.<br \/>For tickets &amp; details, please visit:<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MTVlTV8UNU\">https:\/\/t.co\/MTVlTV8UNU<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2yrmcrIqY2\">pic.twitter.com\/2yrmcrIqY2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ina Lepel (@GermanyinPAK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GermanyinPAK\/status\/1530190590444453889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, he encouraged people to take on healthy habits he brought from home. After all, Islamabad&#8217;s pristine roads are the perfect place for a bike ride.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I really enjoy my lunch-time \ud83d\udeb2 rides! Also allows me to meet &amp; interact with many wonderful locals, &amp; is something that I&#39;ll dearly miss as I retire in a few weeks. Cycling certainly comes with many benefits. I hope to one day see it as popular in \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 as it is in \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BicycleDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BicycleDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YhoK6NmdrU\">pic.twitter.com\/YhoK6NmdrU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ina Lepel (@GermanyinPAK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GermanyinPAK\/status\/1532624374141960192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 3, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pleased to see more and more \ud83d\udeb2 on the streets of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Islamabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Islamabad<\/a>. Even my colleagues enjoy the extra exercise &amp; fresh air <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Cycle2WorkISB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cycle2WorkISB<\/a> offers on long office days! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nz48L1Js8V\">pic.twitter.com\/nz48L1Js8V<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ina Lepel (@GermanyinPAK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GermanyinPAK\/status\/1465278939409133574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 29, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He might have taken tips from Martin Kobler here and there, but this German ambassador set a bar of his own.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Celebrating <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Syedomair88?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Syedomair88<\/a>&#39;s birthday: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MartinKobler3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MartinKobler3<\/a>, my unforgettable predecessor, and me discussing how to improve the situation of people with disabilities with this tireless and admirable campaigner! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Uc0rfZHMTP\">pic.twitter.com\/Uc0rfZHMTP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ina Lepel (@GermanyinPAK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GermanyinPAK\/status\/1476081015982632960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 29, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/grabbed-buttocks-pulled-her-hand-german-consul-general-in-karachi-accused-of-sexual-harassment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Grabbed Buttocks, Pulled Her Hand&#8217;: German Consul General In Karachi Accused of Sexual Harassment<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p>So what to expect from the new ambassador? Well, Bernhard Schlagheck is excited about her stepping in his shoes. He already gave her a disclaimer about Pakistan&#8217;s scenic beauty.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Many congratulations <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RKionka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RKionka<\/a> on your appointment as the new <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EU<\/a> Ambassador to \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0! I&#39;m very excited for you to help usher in the next stage of \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa-\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 relationship.<br \/>A word of caution, though: be ready to be amazed by not only the beauty but also the lovely hospitality of \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pukLVfI6Qw\">https:\/\/t.co\/pukLVfI6Qw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ina Lepel (@GermanyinPAK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GermanyinPAK\/status\/1535215542545563648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 10, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What expectations do you have for the next German ambassador? let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s been another two years and we&#8217;re saying goodbye to the German ambassador to Pakistan. Bernhard Schlagheck really made an effort to fill in the big shoes of his predecessor Martin Kobler. 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