Table of Contents

About Aga Khan Examination Board 02 President’s Message, 03 Director’s Message, Aga Khan University Examination Board 04 Secondary School Certificate - Overall Results 2018 05 Higher Secondary School Certificate - Overall Results 2018 09 Secondary School Certificate - Subject Groups and Subject-wise High Achievers 12 Higher Secondary School Certificate - Subject Groups and Subject-wise High Achievers 19 AKU-EB Bridge Scholarship 25 Prospects for Higher Education 27 AKU-EB Alumni 30 It is clear that what students know is no longer the most important measure of the quality of their education. The true test is their ability to engage with what they do not know and to devise solutions, using their capacity for inquiry, critical thinking and problem solving.

— His Highness the Aga Khan Chancellor, Aga Khan University

Interview from the IB World Magazine, October 2018 2

About Aga Khan University Examination Board The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) is ’s first private autonomous examination body for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC). The board also offers an innovative Middle School Programme (MSP) to help students transition into secondary school through project-based learning.

AKU-EB’s primary purpose is to improve the quality of education by delivering high quality, accessible syllabi and examinations across the nation, in accordance with the National Curriculum of Pakistan. AKU-EB qualifications are recognised and valued by leading higher education institutions, both nationally and internationally.

The Examination Board was established in August 2003 by the Aga Khan University, in accordance with Ordinance CXIV of the Government of Pakistan.

Vision Mission Values • To increase access to quality education for lower and middle income students at a secondary • Impact and higher secondary To be a model of school level. • Quality excellence and • To inculcate a culture of innovation in education higher order thinking in • Relevance for Pakistan and the the youth through indigenous educational developing world. development and • Access assessment programmes. • To acquire new knowledge through research and share best practices in education. 3

President’s Message A bright future beckons

Each year, I am reminded that Pakistan is a nation full of talent, due to the extraordinary young students that push the boundaries of academic excellence during their secondary education. Nowhere is this more clearly reflected than in the minds and hearts of high achievers such as yourselves.

By distinguishing yourselves among your peers, you have not only maintained and upheld the high standards of the Aga Khan University Examination Board’s assessment, but have also demonstrated your capabilities in a diverse array of academic subjects. This is cause for both optimism and hope among all of us. Congratulations to all of you!

I also extend my gratitude to all those who have contributed to your success. Each of you represents your school, your family and your community, and I urge you to never forget the tremendous investments and sacrifices made by them to see you through this period.

The education you have received aims to build global citizens equipped with 21st century skills who are self-motivated and confident decision makers -- in other words, leaders and pioneers in whatever field they happen to choose. As you enter a new chapter in your life, the critical thinking and problem solving skills you have learned have not only prepared you for your higher education, but also helped you to understand how to navigate the challenges in the future. Indeed, it is my hope that your accomplishments today will serve as the foundation upon which we build this country.

Congratulations to all of you, and may your success here catapult you towards new heights in the time to come!

Firoz Rasul President, Aga Khan University Director’s Message Diversity is our strength

Though the conclusion of a calendar year marks only a midpoint in the journey that a student takes during their academic year, it serves as an important reminder for all of us at the Aga Khan University Examination Board to reflect on the milestones and challenges seen over the past 12 months. In some ways, 2018 has continued in the grand tradition that I have come to expect: Our talented students have persevered through every challenge we have thrown at them and have not only proven that they are academically capable, but that the high standard they are held to is not misplaced.

Yet in other ways, this year has also distinguished itself as being one of unprecedented triumphs. The sheer diversity of students, whether it be by gender, socio-economic background or geographical location, who have performed brilliantly under the AKU-EB system serves as an affirmation that this examination board is one that is truly accessible to all Pakistanis. When, to give but one example, two students based in locations as distant from one another as and Chitral both scored impressively on the same subject examination, it is a validation of the fair and transparent environment under which each was able to prove their capability. I am thus proud to say that this year’s results show a level of uniform excellence across Pakistan to a degree we ourselves can scarcely believe.

Yet at the same time, I must also emphasize that these examinations mark the conclusion of only one stage of your education. I firmly believe that learning is a continuous, lifelong process that requires both commitment and a willingness to explore new ideas. While your studies under AKU-EB may have equipped you to become better learners, I also urge each of you to temper that ability with the humility and grace that will open new pathways to explore.

As each of you embarks on the next stage of your journey, know that I am personally proud of all that you have accomplished and wish you the very best in the years to come.

Congratulations!

Dr Shehzad Jeeva Director, Aga Khan University Examination Board 5

Secondary School Certificate Overall Results 2018 SSC Top Position Holders

Maya Ahmed Yumna Khabir Zehra Abbas First Position Second Position Third Position Second Position in Science Group P.E.C.H.S. Girls’ School, Karachi Al-Murtaza School, Karachi High Achiever in Biology Maryam Siddiqa Girls Higher “My success was due to focusing “I made a mistake last year by Secondary School, Chenab Nagar on the Student Learning taking my studies lightly,” Outcomes (SLOs) in AKU-EB’s confesses Zehra Abbas. Maya Ahmed believes that the subject syllabi,” says Yumna “Because of this my result, key to her success can be found Khabir. “I didn’t try to while good, was not at the level in a quote by Quaid-e-Azam, memorize anything, instead I expected of myself. This year, Muhammad Ali Jinnah: “With relied on multiple sources for I worked consistently and did faith, discipline and selfless information.” Her advice to justice to myself.” devotion to duty, there is students preparing for their nothing worthwhile that you examinations is to focus on the As such, she believes that the cannot achieve.” She says that task itself, rather than the end most valuable lesson she was the AKU-EB system was result that they hope to able to learn over the course of instrumental in helping her achieve. her examinations was not to realise the importance of grow overconfident. She also conceptual learning. She also recommends that credits her school’s IT resources students devote a portion of with helping her expand her “It is my duty to continue each day towards revision in horizons and says that clearing making both my family and order to avoid having work pile her concepts meant she had to country proud. One day I hope up at the last moment. “Good go beyond textbooks: “I never to serve humanity and be able mental and physical health is felt the need to take tuitions or to guide people who are dealing essential towards the fulfillment receive coaching because of all with dark times in their own of anyone’s goals, so make sure the tools available in school.” lives.” not to let stress defeat you!” 6

Secondary School Certificate Candidate Performance 2018 SSC Qualification Overall Performance - 2018

50%

40% 24.6% 27.7% 30% 17.7% 21.5% 20%

Student Count 4.9% 3.6% 10% 0.0% 0% F E D C B A A-1 Grades Overall Boys Girls

SSC Qualification Science Group Performance - 2018

50%

40% 24.9% 27.5% 22.8% 30% 17.1% 20%

Student Count 4.8% 2.9% 10% 0.0% 0% F E D C B A A-1 Grades Overall Boys Girls 7

SSC Qualification Group Performance - 2018

50%

40% 22.2% 29.3% 6.7% 30% 24.7% 20% 11.3% Student Count 5.9% 0.0% 10%

0% F E D C B A A-1 Grades Overall Boys Girls Shaikh Muhammad Abeer First Position in Humanities Group - SSC High Achiever in Principles of Accounting - SSC II Bai Virbaiji Soparivala Parsi High School, Karachi

From the very beginning of my SSC studies, I prepared for my examinations with the express goal of obtaining a top position in my subject group. My motivation was partially due to the fact that I find the field of Accounting to be fascinating, and partially because I was determined to follow the footsteps of a friend who also obtained a high score with AKU-EB. My next goal is to attain a similar result during my HSSC examinations, and perhaps even an overall top score! 9

Higher Secondary School Certificate Overall Results 2018 HSSC Top Position Holders

Maryam Ihsan Fareeha Hashmi Alina Fatima First Position Second Position Third Position First Position in Pre-Medical High Achiever in Biology High Achiever in Physics Group Aga Khan Higher Secondary Aga Khan Higher Secondary High Achiever in Chemistry School, Karimabad, Karachi School, Karimabad, Karachi Nusrat Jahan , Chenab Nagar “The results I obtained during When Alina received news my SSC showed me that I was about her accomplishment, she Maryam’s accomplishments are capable of becoming a top says that a literal “ocean of born out of her own passion for achiever if I focus on it,” says happiness” overwhelmed her. medicine. “Being a science Fareeha Hashmi. “Since then, I “My anticipation had kept me lover, Biology, Physics and have been working towards this up the whole night!” she laughs. Chemistry were all my favourite moment.” “Contemplating my results subjects,” she recalls. “I knew filled me with nervousness, but that my destiny is to excel in Fareeha aspires to become a also with a sense of excitement. the field of medical studies one cardiologist, explaining that she After receiving them, I knew day.” sees this as a way to serve that I had fulfilled another one humanity: “Becoming a doctor of my goals.” Her advice to students is never entails caring for my patients as to rely on rote-learning: “You I would for my family. I want to As she looks forward to begin will not find answers to be able to open a hospital in further studies, Alina hopes to AKU-EB examination rural areas and provide become a voice for women questions in any book, unless affordable care.” empowerment. “I want to be your understanding of concepts someone who is capable of is clear. Set your mind to the preventing and alleviating the task and you will make it pain and suffering of others.” through!” 10

Higher Secondary School Certificate Candidate Performance 2018 HSSC Qualification Overall Performance - 2018

50% 30.1% 40% 28.0% 16.4% 19.0% 30%

20% 2.0% Student Count 4.5% 10% 0.0% 0% F E D C B A A-1 Grades Overall Boys Girls

HSSC Qualification Science Group Performance - 2018

50%

40% 31.0% 26.2% 30% 21.1% 20% 1.6% 15.4%

Student Count 4.6% 10% 0.0% 0% F E D C B A A-1 Grades Overall Boys Girls 11

HSSC Qualification Commerce Group Performance - 2018

50% 35.6% 24.9% 40% 8.0% 30% 22.7% 20%

Student Count 4.4% 4.4% 10% 0.0% 0% F E D C B A A-1 Grades Overall Boys Girls

HSSC Qualification Humanities Group Performance - 2018

48.5% 42.4% 50%

40% 3.0% 30% 3.0% 20%

Student Count 0.0% 10% 0.0% 3.0% 0% F E D C B A A-1 Grades Overall Boys Girls Raiha Mustafa Rizvi First Position in Commerce Group - HSSC High Achiever in Banking and Commercial Geography - HSSC II Habib Girls’ School, Karachi

I chose to study Commerce because I felt that understanding the global economy was a fascinating lens through which I could view the world. ‘Business’ is often associated with negative, exploitative connotations for some people, but I want to challenge that narrative and prove that there is much more to it. Commercial Geography was a subject I enjoyed in particular, because my teacher would always engage the entire class and tie what we were learning to real-world examples and political scenarios. The attitude that has enabled me to become the person I am today is by maintaining a clear set of goals to work towards, yet still enjoying the journey as I move closer to them. 13

Secondary School Certificate Group-wise High Achievers 2018 Group-wise top three high achievers are declared on the basis of elective subjects in each group (i.e. excluding compulsory subjects).

Humanities Group High Achievers Position Candidate Name School Name

1st Shaikh Muhammad Abeer Bai Virbaiji Soparivala Parsi High School 2nd Zainab Khan The Mama Parsi Girls’ Secondary School 3rd Syeda Sakeena Naqvi Habib Girls’ School

Science Group High Achievers Position Candidate Name School Name

1st Maira Jawwad Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan School 2nd Maya Ahmed Maryam Siddiqa Girls Higher Secondary School 2nd Zuhaib Ali Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Chitral 3rd Tatheer Zehra Qazalbash Al-Murtaza School 14

Secondary School Certificate Subject-wise High Achievers 2018 Best Subject Results SSC - I (Region 1 - Sindh) Candidate Name School Name Subject

Javeria Azfar The Mama Parsi Girls’ Secondary School English Compulsory Manahil Mustajab The Mama Parsi Girls’ Secondary School English Compulsory Dua Imran P.E.C.H.S. Girls’ School English Compulsory Sheza Akbar Nasra School (Malir Campus) English Compulsory Iqra Hussain Habib Girls’ School Urdu Compulsory Muhammad Muawwiz Engro Model School, Daharki Islamiyat Fatima Asif Saqib Public School Islamiyat Bhaskar Dial St. Bonaventure’s High School, Hyderabad Ethics Tushar Subash Bai Virbaiji Soparivala Parsi High School Ethics M Taimoor Azim Ansari Bai Virbaiji Soparivala Parsi High School Pakistan Studies Shahjahan Sangrasi St. Bonaventure's High School, Hyderabad Mathematics Muhammad Musab Niazi Bai Virbaiji Soparivala Parsi High School Mathematics M Taimoor Azim Ansari Bai Virbaiji Soparivala Parsi High School Mathematics Fizzah Ahmad P.E.C.H.S. Girls’ School Mathematics Syed Zain Abbas Abidi Ghulaman-e-Abbas School Mathematics Hazim Ghulam Farooq Mathematics Fatima Anmol AES School for Girls Mathematics Ahmed Ali MSB Educational Institute Mathematics Rameen Damani Aga Khan School - Garden, Karachi Mathematics Farzana Darayoush Kolah The Mama Parsi Girls' Secondary School General Science Ahmed Ali MSB Educational Institute Computer Science Asma Qadri Habib Girls’ School Economics Eman Shaharyar Habib Girls’ School Home Economics Mahnoor Naeem Dhanani Habib Girls’ School Food and Nutrition Batool Zehra Ladha Al-Murtaza School Physics Duaa Fatima P.E.C.H.S. Girls’ School Chemistry Aasiya Javed AES School for Girls Chemistry Ahmed Ali MSB Educational Institute Chemistry 15

Candidate Name School Name Subject

Fatima Anmol AES School for Girls Biology Zainab Sohail Habib Girls’ School Business Studies Rameez Ali Korangi Academy Business Studies Eman Shaharyar Habib Girls’ School Environmental Studies Ayesha Muhammad Issa Habib Girls’ School General Mathematics Hina Ahmed Habib Girls’ School General Mathematics Shabbir Ali Khan Ghulaman-e-Abbas School General Mathematics Mahrukh Yaseen Korangi Academy Principles of Accounting Maliha Khan Civilizations Public School Literature in English Ahsan Ali IBA Community College, Khairpur Urdu Aasan

Best Subject Results SSC - I (Region 2 - Punjab, KP, GB) Candidate Name School Name Subject

Aimen Akram Mohammad Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Hunza English Compulsory Alvina Mohammad Khan Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Kuragh Urdu Compulsory Afshan Gul Jan Maryam Siddiqa Girls Higher Secondary School Islamiyat Syeda Fatima Maryam Siddiqa Girls Higher Secondary School Islamiyat Kainat Kaleem Nusrat Jehan Academy Girls High School Islamiyat Sakina Bibi Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Pakistan Studies Bushra Rehman Nusrat Jehan Academy Girls High School Mathematics Mehtab Ahmad Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Chitral Mathematics Sakina Bibi Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Mathematics Saqlain Alam Artas Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Mathematics Arshan Ali Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gilgit Mathematics Aliya Qazi Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Kuragh Physics Arshan Ali Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gilgit Chemistry Anara Tania Hussain Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Kuragh Biology 16

Best Subject Results SSC - II (Region 1 - Sindh) Candidate Name School Name Subject

Elsa Qazi Habib Girls’ School English Compulsory Zainab Rehan P.E.C.H.S. Girls’ School English Compulsory Sijjil Khan Korangi Academy Urdu Compulsory Syeda Abeeha Asad Al-Murtaza School Islamiyat Maryam Sajid Saqib Public School Islamiyat Nimrata Kumari Aga Khan School - Garden, Karachi Ethics Saif Ali Al-Murtaza School Pakistan Studies Syed Ali Jodat Naqvi Al-Murtaza School Mathematics Maira Jawwad Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan School Mathematics Zainab Khan The Mama Parsi Girls’ Secondary School General Science Saif Ali Al-Murtaza School Computer Science Ruqaiya Malwer Habib Girls’ School Economics Mehak Muhammad Rafiq Aga Khan School - Garden, Karachi Civics Fatima Sughra Habib Girls’ School Home Economics Anhaar Raza Habib Girls’ School Food and Nutrition Um-E-Abiha Batool Al-Murtaza School Physics Maira Jawwad Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan School Chemistry Maira Jawwad Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan School Biology Syeda Sakeena Naqvi Habib Girls’ School Business Studies Syeda Sakeena Naqvi Habib Girls’ School Environmental Studies Yumna Chohan Habib Girls’ School General Mathematics Muhammad Foad Abdullah Bai Virbaiji Soparivala Parsi High School Principles of Accounting Shaikh Muhammad Abeer Bai Virbaiji Soparivala Parsi High School Principles of Accounting Madiha Maqsood Habib Girls’ School Literature in English Sikandar Khan IBA Community College, Khairpur Sindhi 17

Best Subject Results SSC - II (Region 2 - Punjab, KP, GB) Candidate Name School Name Subject

Niloom Yousuf Aman Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch English Compulsory Arman Javed Nusrat Jehan Academy Girls High School Urdu Compulsory Mehrani Mayoon Shah Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Islamiyat Munira Wali Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Islamiyat Talha Ahmad Shaikh Nusrat Jehan Academy Boys School Pakistan Studies Ihtisham Ali Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Chitral Pakistan Studies Tariq Aziz Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Mathematics Muhammad Asad Ullah Nasir Higher Secondary School Computer Science Zuhaib Ali Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Chitral Physics Haniya Waheed Nusrat Jehan Academy Girls High School Chemistry Maya Ahmed Maryam Siddiqa Girls Higher Secondary School Biology Asif Khan Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gilgit Biology Maira Jawwad First Position in Science Group - SSC High Achiever in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics - SSC II Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan School, Karachi

I strive for each and every mark that I earn over the course of my studies, and my examinations were no different. When revising, I would always ask myself if I understood the “What, Why and How?” of each concept as a checklist to test my preparedness. My love for science-based subjects comes from the fact that I am awestruck by the wonders of nature, and thus see science and mathematics as a tool to explore it further. I aspire to study medicine in the future, and hope to be able to raise awareness about infectious diseases and their prevention in underprivileged areas and villages. There are 86,400 seconds in every day, and I believe it is critical that we do not waste them! 19

Higher Secondary School Certificate Group-wise High Achievers 2018 Group-wise top three high achievers are declared on the basis of elective subjects in each group (i.e. excluding compulsory subjects).

Commerce Group High Achievers Position Candidate Name School Name

1st Raiha Mustafa Rizvi Habib Girls’ School 2nd Arsalan Akbar Ali Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad 3rd Hussain Mustafa Habib Public High School

Humanities Group High Achievers Position Candidate Name School Name

1st Arwa Saifuddin Habib Girls’ School 2nd Amina Aiman Habib Girls’ School 3rd Muhadasa Fatima Habib Girls’ School

Pre-Engineering Group High Achievers Position Candidate Name School Name

1st Maheen Anees Habib Girls’ School 2nd Tosif Ghazi Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch 3rd Aiman Nouman Habib Girls School

Pre-Medical Group High Achievers Position Candidate Name School Name

1st Maryam Ihsan Nusrat Jahan College 2nd Arsalan Hajan IBA Community College, Khairpur 3rd Alina Fatima Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad 20

Science General Group High Achievers Position Candidate Name School Name

1st Aroosa Sultan Nusrat Jahan College 2nd Maria Mubasher Nusrat Jahan College 3rd Adeeba Mashud Nusrat Jahan College 21

Higher Secondary School Certificate Subject-wise High Achievers 2018 Best Subject Results HSSC - I (Region 1 - Sindh) Candidate Name School Name Subject

Wajeeha Shakeel Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad English Compulsory Syeda Hureya Abbas Habib Girls’ School Urdu Compulsory Tasmiya Malik Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Urdu Compulsory Anusha Pervez Sharif Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Mathematics Haider Dhari MSB Educational Institute Mathematics Rafia Sajjad Habib Girls’ School Computer Science Ruhama Naeem Habib Girls’ School Physics Fizza Rubab Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Chemistry Fatema Moiz Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Biology Mukti Prem Chand Habib Girls’ School Biology Muskan Fatima Bhojani Habib Girls’ School Biology Sireen Khan Habib Girls’ School Education Memoona Abdul Fatah Engro College, Daharki Islamic Studies Fareha Faiq Habib Girls’ School Psychology Hafsa Hassan Habib Girls’ School Principles of Accounting Itrat Fatima Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Principles of Accounting Saweez Al-Jalil Habib Girls’ School Principles of Economics Eman Maqbool Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Principles of Commerce Itrat Fatima Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Business Mathematics Saba Irfan Habib Girls’ School Business Mathematics Wajeeha Shakeel Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Literature in English Syeda Khudaija Reza Habib Girls’ School Sociology 22

Best Subject Results HSSC - I (Region 2 - Punjab, KP, GB) Candidate Name School Name Subject

Sana Didar Shah Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch English Compulsory Aqsa M Iqbal Khan Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Urdu Compulsory Bashir Alam Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Mathematics Hanif Ali Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Chitral Mathematics Bazgha Hira Nusrat Jahan College Computer Science Aqsa M Iqbal Khan Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Physics Bilal Ahmad Kamran Nusrat Jehan Academy Inter College Physics Hanif Ali Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Chitral Physics Naima Memoon Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Physics Hanif Ali Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Chitral Chemistry Naima Memoon Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Biology Ghufran Khalid Nusrat Jehan Academy Inter College Principles of Accounting Ghufran Khalid Nusrat Jehan Academy Inter College Principles of Commerce Ghufran Khalid Nusrat Jehan Academy Inter College Business Mathematics

Best Subject Results HSSC - II (Region 1 - Sindh) Candidate Name School Name Subject

Aiman Azam Habib Girls’ School English Compulsory Alefiyah Aqeel Kerai Habib Girls’ School English Compulsory Amna Habib Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad English Compulsory Saiyeda Maha Fatima Habib Girls’ School Urdu Compulsory Herman Arif Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Islamiyat Emma Joseph Habib Girls’ School Ethics Arsalan Hajan IBA Community College, Khairpur Pakistan Studies Saiyeda Maha Fatima Habib Girls’ School Pakistan Studies Taher Hunaid Ghatila MSB Educational Institute Mathematics Tazmeen Fatima Habib Girls’ School Computer Science Alina Fatima Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Physics 23

Candidate Name School Name Subject

Arsalan Hajan IBA Community College, Khairpur Chemistry Fareeha Hashmi Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Biology Raiha Mustafa Rizvi Habib Girls’ School Commercial Geography Arwa Saifuddin Habib Girls’ School Education Bushra Faheem Engro College, Daharki Islamic Studies Arwa Saifuddin Habib Girls’ School Psychology Hussain Mustafa Habib Public High School Principles of Accounting Anzar Rehmatullah Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Business Statistics Arsalan Akbar Ali Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad Business Statistics Muhammad Ali Habib Public High School Business Statistics Sadhna Dilip Kumar Habib Girls’ School Business Statistics Kumail Raza Habib Public High School Banking Raiha Mustafa Rizvi Habib Girls’ School Banking Arwa Saifuddin Habib Girls’ School Sociology Amina Aiman Habib Girls’ School Islamic History

Best Subject Results HSSC - II (Region 2 - Punjab, KP, GB) Candidate Name School Name Subject

Irum Muneer Nusrat Jahan College English Compulsory Nazia Kousar Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Sherqilla Urdu Compulsory Zahra Salman Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Hunza Islamiyat Gul Aftab Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Pakistan Studies Amtul Hai Baria Nusrat Jahan College Mathematics Aroosa Sultan Nusrat Jahan College Computer Science Tosif Ghazi Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gahkuch Physics Maryam Ihsan Nusrat Jahan College Chemistry Maria Abid Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Hunza Biology Asif Ahmad Nusrat Jehan Academy Inter College Statistics Atiq Ur Rehman Nusrat Jehan Academy Inter College Business Statistics Arwa Saifuddin First Position in Humanities Group - HSSC High Achiever in Psychology, Sociology and Education - HSSC II Habib Girls’ School, Karachi

As a new student at Habib Girls’ School, I remember watching high achievers being honoured during my orientation. I made up my mind back then that I wanted to be among those students one day - and here I am! Although I had not planned to study Humanities initially, it is a choice I am proud of, as it put me on my current path. In retrospect, I realise that the most important decision I took was to accept new circumstances and give 100% of my effort into doing the best I could. Studying under the AKU-EB system also helped develop my personality, and it gave me the time and space to pursue my interests outside of the classroom. 25

AKU-EB Bridge Scholarship Bridge Towards Higher Education

The AKU-EB Bridge Scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit and financial need. It funds two years of education for students aiming to complete their HSSC from an AKU-EB affiliated school or college.

The scholarship contributes to the monthly school/ college tuition fees, annual book allowance and full coverage of AKU-EB examination fees for the two academic years.

Awardees of the AKU-EB Bridge 4 position holders in Scholarship 2018 subject groups • Fatema Murtaza Tajri • Fatima Sughra Abbas • Asiya Azad 7 subect-wise high • Tatheer Zehra Qazalbash achievers • Maira Muhammad Arif Khatri • Maira Jawwad • Syed Mehmood Ali 27 students secured

• Mehr Mohammad Iqbal (Out of 34 scholars) A1 grade • Syed Abid Hassan

• Kinza Zehra Naqvi 2014 to 2016 From • Nazia Kanwal 5 students secured A • Sara Momin grade

From 2014 to 2018, the scholarship has been awarded to 56 students. 79% of the AKU-EB Scholars (from 2014 through 2016) secured admissions into and 18% are going through the admission process. The three fields of studies most students chose to pursue include 14 Boys medicine, finance and engineering. 25% 75% 42 Girls

The Aga Khan University Examination Board gratefully acknowledges the Fancy Foundation’s generosity in funding the AKU-EB Bridge Scholarship. 00

Arsalan Akbar Ali Second Position in Commerce Group - HSSC High Achiever in Business Statistics - HSSC II Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karimabad, Karachi

There was a time when I could study but not focus and my mind was stuck with questions such as ‘What if I don’t get funding? What will happen to my education? How will my family face this burden in the mid of financial crises at home?’ I was anxious about both, my future and my family. There was a sudden relief on my shoulders when I was selected for the AKU-EB Bridge Scholarship. The scholarship allowed me to stay focused on my academics. With the help and encouragement of my high school teachers and availability of resources under the AKU-EB system, I worked hard to strengthen my knowledge and skills in subjects that guided my way towards the field of accountancy.

AKU-EB Bridge Scholarship is a force of hope and motivation that truly changes the future of many talented young individuals graduating the AKU-EB system. 27

Prospects for Higher Education University Destination Survey 2016

AKU-EB conducts an annual University Destination Survey (UDS) to track SSC and HSSC graduating students. The 2016 UDS survey response was 97% and shows the following:

92% 28International Universities 92%

4% admissions into international universities of AKU-EB HSSC graduates got admission into reaching 28 different universities around the various national and international universities. world.

Approximately 49% 51% 50%

49% gained 51% gained admissions into public admissions into private of AKU-EB students reached top 15 HEC universities in Pakistan. universities in Pakistan. ranked universities in Pakistan. 28

Opportunities for Scholarship and Admissions 2018

HSSC graduates of the Aga Khan University Examination Board can access various scholarship opportunities and admission benefits when applying to higher education institutions within and outside Pakistan, including:

Habib University Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan AKU-EB graduates are Provides full financial support, including a monthly stipend exempted from admission test and free registration and examination to HSSC students. and interview if their AKU-EB students in the top 20 merit list with F.Sc/ F.A./ SSC/HSSC score is 85% or I.Com/ ICS may apply to avail this scholarship. above. Institute of Business Institute of Business NED University of Administration, Administration, Engineering and Karachi Sukkur Technology In 2018, three AKU-EB AKU-EB graduates are 71 seats are offered to students got admission into exempted from admission AKU-EB students. IBA on full scholarship under test and interviews. the Talent Hunt Program. United World In 2018, 40% of merit-based Karachi Institute of Technology and UWC scholarships for Entrepreneurship Pakistani students were KITE offers 50% scholarship to AKU-EB students who awarded to AKU-EB score 60% or above in HSSC; 70% scholarship to students students for pursuing the who score 75% or above in HSSC and 100% scholarship to International Baccalaureate students who score 80% and above in HSSC. Admission Test Diploma Programme at fee is waived for all AKU-EB graduates. prestigious schools all over the world. Two scholars were selected to attend the UWC Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in Bosnia, two more to the UWC in Costa Rica, a further Offers exemption in FA1 (Recording Financial Transactions) two to the UWC in and FA2 (Maintaining Financial Records) paper of Swaziland, and one each to Foundation in Accountancy for AKU-EB Commerce UWCs in Canada, Hong students. Kong and Japan. Tosif Ghazi Second Position in Pre-Engineering Group - HSSC High Achiever in Physics - HSSC II Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Gahkuch, Ghizer

I am tech savvy by nature - I love Mathematics and Physics and naturally I gravitated towards Pre-Engineering for my HSSC studies. Currently I am pursuing a university degree in Civil Engineering. The key to my success was to find enjoyment in revision by using facilities such as online learning materials, social media and the internet, rather than just a textbook. The best advice I could give to fellow students is to stay humble, be courageous and enjoy this beautiful thing all of us experience called life! 30

AKU-EB Alumni

The Aga Khan University Examination Board is proud of its alumni currently pursuing higher education in top universities within and outside Pakistan. Our alumni play an important role in supporting AKU-EB initiatives as well as guiding current students in their pursue of higher education.

Areej Al Medinah Habib University, Pakistan

“I just completed my semester long exchange program from where I took classes on Technology and Innovation Intensive Studies. I want to become an entrepreneur, social innovator and product designer. I love problem solving and designing products that contribute to social innovation in the society. An example of this is my startup, which is working on inclusivity for the deaf community in our society through interpretation services.

Under the AKU-EB system, I have consciously felt the grooming in my practical understanding of academics and my approach towards horizon-less thinking. This has been playing an important part of my profession in an entrepreneurial world.”

Areej was HSSC overall first position holder 2016 under the AKU-EB system. Before joining Habib University, Areej went to study Computer Science, Sustainable Product Design and Entrepreneurship from under the US Summer Sister Exchange program. She is a recipient of the Yohsin Scholarship - highest merit scholarship award by the Habib University. 31

Kamil Khuwaja University of Windsor, Canada

“After completing my BA in Electrical Engineering, I joined world’s largest nuclear power plant, Bruce Power, in Ontario, Canada. I have been undertaking challenging projects to strengthen and build my knowledge and skills in the area of electrical engineering. I’ve learned to solve complex problems independently and engage in research and innovation. I would like to take a set of new skills back to Pakistan.

Electricity has always been an issue in Pakistan, despite all the resources in hands. There is a lack of efficient allocation and utilization of resources, requiring a proper leadership in the area of engineering and technology. This is where I see myself and all other talented engineers play role and make a positive impact.

For all the AKU-EB students who are into engineering – my advice is to believe in your ideas and creativity. Never stop exploring. Think of ways your ideas can touch people’s lives.”

Kamil is also engaged in social work. He has been a part of the Aga Khan World Partnership Walk for the past 6 years. The project is based on collecting donations through various activities and campaigns directed towards providing basic necessities to countries where people live below the poverty line. With his own team of engineers, he raised CAD 10,000 donations to support small developmental initiatives in some of the most remote places of Africa and Asia. 32

Karim Ahmad Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan

“Living with extremely limited means has inculcated within me a drive and a deep sense of societal obligation. For the last couple of years, I have been working as a Social Media Director with a youth led NGO called Organization for Educational Change (OEC). The team focus has been on youth and developing scholarships for Primary, Secondary and Higher-Secondary School students who cannot afford education. Over time, I learned the importance of a good leader in various fields, especially education. It is a challenge to honor.

Recently, I was chosen to be a member of the Youth Parliament of Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan Cabinet) as the Youth Ambassador and look forward to work on bridging the gap between communities, foster tolerance in our society and be the voice of youth in aiding the policy-making process.

My leadership skills come from my engagement with Aga Khan Higher Secondary School under the AKU-EB system. The curriculum has triggered my curiosity, shaped my vision, ignited within me the sweltering desire to have a truly practical approach towards education. It enticed me into reasoning and oriented me towards research-based studies.

I chose to become a lawyer and work towards building an educated and tolerant Pakistan. The field is unique and requires a lot of dedication. I feel well prepared.” 33

Usra Shaukat Asian University for Women (AUW), Bangladesh

“I am interested in the education sector and plan to apply for a fellowship to join educators who are part of the Teach for Pakistan movement. The desire to join the educators comes directly from my experience of observing lack of equal access to education in certain remote areas of Pakistan where young talented women remain undermined. This raises concern over future generation of leaders we hope to grow.

I am majoring in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and this is my final year at AUW. Social sciences have opened wide range of opportunities for me. Currently, I am attending six months exchange program in the University of Trento, Italy under the Erasmus+International Credit Mobility Scholarship. Apart from academics, I am learning about cultural awareness and fundamental leadership skills. As I get to know and meet people from different nations, I remember how my high school teachers encouraged us to be tolerant, appreciate and celebrate diversity and pluralism for a peaceful future. Today, I understand the importance of encouraging these values through our education system.

My advice to AKU-EB students: You might have already found yourself so fortunate to attend the AKU-EB system. Surely, you are! It is preparing you at the national and international levels. Take advantage of this opportunity.” 34

Adil Shah Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

“Having enjoyed Mathematics and Physics during my high school, I had a strong interest in studying electrical engineering”, says Adil.

Adil recieved admission into top engineering universities in Pakistan, National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and decided to join LUMS where he was offered a full scholarship. “AKU-EB system made my life at LUMS very easy in terms of understanding theories and practice, developing skills outside the curriculum as well as the ability to balance academics with extracurricular activities. I excelled at LUMS.”

After graduating LUMS, Adil took a year to serve his community by teaching Mathematics and English courses and provide free vocational counseling to youngsters. “I motivated my fellows to seek knowledge, have purpose in life and grow. Yet, to pursue happiness in life, one must offer a helping hand to those less fortunate.” Adil also worked for a corporation before receiving a Fulbright Scholarship to join his graduate school, the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States. 35

Uzma Khan University of Central Asia (UCA), Tajikistan

“AKU-EB system was a life changing experience. Under this system teachers take full ownership of their subjects and ensure that each student understands the material. For example, when I first joined, I was shocked how subjects such as physics, biology and chemistry were taught. I thought, I knew everything from the books, but realized that there was a huge gap between what I knew and ways other students were questioning knowledge in the class. They were all scientists.

Later, I joined a newly opened liberal arts institution at the heart of a mountainous region in Central Asia to pursue my undergraduate degree in Economics. I have been interested in studying why the northern regions of Pakistan, despite all the resources in hands, have a struggling socio-economic condition. While professors supervise our research at the UCA, thanks to AKU-EB curriculum, I do know the techniques of asking the right questions, collecting data, analyzing and addressing the issue.

My advice to AKU-EB students: Manage your time. Work smart. You are not yet conscious about how the system is preparing you for the next academic journey until you graduate. Challenge yourself beyond what you are taught. You have all the resources.” 36

Abdul Manan FAST National University, Pakistan

“I would like to invest my time and knowledge in the field of Information Technology. I do a lot of research to understand innovations and progress in IT in the context of Pakistan. IT is an important aspect of a modern society. In the coming future, I want to develop tools and applications to make teaching and learning joyful.”

Abdul Manan is a full scholarship holder at FAST and he is a recipient of FAST gold medal for excellence in academic achievements.

“Having studied under the AKU-EB system, I learned to strive for excellence. AKU-EB had already prepared me for FAST and I realized it only when I was at the university. If every school in Pakistan was under the AKU-EB’s supervision, every child would have been a prepared scientist and an innovator, engineer or a doctor, architect or a designer right from school. I feel lucky to have attended this system.” Abdul Manan was the first position holder in HSSC General Science group in year 2016.

“My advice to all students – Where do you see yourself in 10 years? If you see yourself in power, how will you empower others? We all have a role to play in helping those in need.”

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Murtaza Hussain Memon NED University, Pakistan

“People get surprised when I tell them that I am studying electrical engineering and currently work as a Volunteer at the Kingri Youth Organization – an NGO to promote girls education in the remote areas of Sindh. I often give an example of Bill Gates who was also into computers but saw a good need and purpose to work in the area of public health. For some people, the purpose of their profession is to meet their passion.

As a child, I grew up breaking and repairing electronic equipment and later, I was interested in LEGO Robotic competitions. I knew that this is a field I wanted to pursue. This is my third year at NED under the Khairpur merit based Scholarship Award, but none of this would have been possible without my four years of education under the AKU-EB system. The curriculum and extracurricular activities have broadened my mind and strengthened my skills in the field I was good at. It was the hard work of teachers who pushed me to take challenges, question and think beyond books. I cannot be thankful enough.

My advice to all AKU-EB students: Find out what you are good at and what you are passionate about. Be competent. Profession brings income and passion brings joy.”

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