Mr. Ali Nawazish of Rawalpindi has broken a world record by passing 23 A-levels in subjects including pure mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Sociology.

The 18 year old received 21 A grades and a B and a C, and will be a part of the Guinness Book of World Records.

He has opted to study Computer Science at Cambridge University.

He studied at Rawalpindi’s Roots College International. “

He appeared in these exams through London’s Ed-Excel and Cambridge International Examinations.

“I set myself no plans and at one point I found myself studying one subject for five minutes before switching to the other and then the next and so on.” The Daily Mail added, “Ali also achieved a top score in the U.S. admissions test and was accepted by most Ivy League institutions, including Harvard and Yale. Apart from core science subjects he is self taught. He studied for up to 12 hours a day, using energy drinks to help concentrate.”

Pakistan has been marred by bad economic and political news. It is therefore a welcome change when one hears of something so positive about Pakistan. It shows that our country has the potential of competing at the highest if we put our minds to it.

Congratulations Ali! You’ve done all of us proud and may your example inspire Pakistanis, both and abroad, to excel in every field and bring more laurels to Pakistan. As a wise man once said: a nation is true potential is not judged by its sword but the pen of its scholar.

Pakistan Zindabad!