CM pays tribute to Arfa Karim on 14th death anniversary

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid rich tribute to Arfa Karim, Pakistan’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional, on her 14th death anniversary, saying that the Nawaz Sharif IT City has been launched to empower every daughter of Punjab to follow in her footsteps. In a special message, the chief minister said Arfa Karim, who became the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at the age of nine, remained a shining example for the youth, particularly girls aspiring to excel in the field of information technology. She said Arfa Karim brought immense pride to Pakistan at a very young age and would always be remembered as one of the country’s most talented and promising daughters. ‘Arfa Karim was a source of national pride and a symbol of what Pakistani children can achieve when provided with opportunities,’ the chief minister said, adding that her achievements continued to inspire generations of young Pakistanis. Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the Nawaz Sharif IT City project had been la
unched to provide modern IT opportunities to the sons and daughters of Punjab, enabling them to compete successfully at the global level. She said leading international institutions were establishing their campuses in the IT City, which would serve as a hub for innovation, skills development and advanced technology education. Recalling Arfa Karim’s journey, the chief minister said she began her career with Microsoft certification and went on to achieve remarkable milestones through talent, dedication and hard work. ‘Through the Nawaz Sharif IT City, we aim to elevate the dreams of our youth to similar heights,’ she added. The chief minister expressed the resolve that the IT City initiative would play a pivotal role in nurturing skilled professionals, promoting digital empowerment and ensuring that every daughter of Punjab had the opportunity to become another Arfa Karim.