Multan: Students should always dream big, set clear goals and work consistently to achieve them as determination, consistency and dedication could help young people overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions.
In an interview with reporter here on Friday Khanewal’s talented student Ali Bin Abdullah, who secured overall first position in the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Multan Intermediate Annual Examinations 2026, securing 1,163 marks, stated he plans to pursue medical education and become a doctor and wanted to serve the country and contribute to society through his profession.
He, however, expressed concern that students of Khanewal had limited access to higher-education opportunities within the district.
Talking about his future, Ali said he intended to pursue medical education and become a doctor to serve people and the country. He said talented students should be provided with opportunities to pursue higher education without having to leave their hometowns.
Speaking about his success, Ali said he was extremely happy and found it difficult to express his feelings in words. He attributed his achievement to the prayers, guidance and encouragement of his parents and teachers, coupled with his own hard work, determination and consistent effort.
He said that after scoring five to seven marks fewer than his target in the first year, he resolved to overcome the shortfall in the second year. He worked harder and utilized his abilities to the fullest to achieve his goal of securing a top position in the board.
Ali thanked Allah Almighty for fulfilling his wish and dedicated the distinction to his parents, teachers, principal and siblings, saying their love, prayers, guidance and encouragement had been instrumental in his success.
Ali’s academic success is also part of a remarkable family achievement. He had earlier secured the third position among boys in the Multan Board in the 2024 examinations, while his brother Muhammad Bin Abdullah has now secured the third position among boys in the Intermediate Annual Examinations 2026.
He said his father, Muhammad Abdullah, an English teacher, had played an important role in his academic journey through his guidance, encouragement and support. He also acknowledged the contribution of his teachers and stressed that strong cooperation among students, parents and teachers was essential for academic success.
He regretted that Khanewal, despite producing high-performing students, did not have a medical college or a university campus. Students from the district, he said, often had to travel to Multan, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad or Lahore for higher education, which increased the financial burden on their families and consumed valuable time.
Ali noted that neighbouring districts, including Vehari and Lodhran, had university campuses and other higher-education facilities, and urged the authorities to provide similar opportunities to the youth of Khanewal.
He called upon federal and provincial to establish a university, medical college, agricultural university, veterinary college or technology college in Khanewal.
Such institutions, he said, would enable talented local students to pursue their desired careers while also generating employment opportunities and contributing to the socio-economic development of the district.