“In order to excel in my matriculation exams, I was, at times, required to study for 16 to 17 hours,” Saleem said. Despite the adversities, Saleem did not allow his poverty to become a barrier in his educational progress and continued to work hard. However, the then government awarded me with a scholarship, without which I wouldn’t be able to study further,” he explained. Speaking on her son’s achievement, Saleem’s mother also spoke to The Express Tribune and said that she is very proud of Saleem. “He is an exemplary student and we all are proud of him.”Published in The Express Tribune, April 8th, 2019.

Source: The Express Tribune April 08, 2019 05:42 UTC