Ali Nawaz Soomro , a differently-abled youngman who is an omen of true love for education was warmly welcomed at the International Islamic University (IIU) as he reached on his first day in class and hostel.
Ali was welcomed by Vice President Academics Prof Dr Ayaz Afsar, Dean Social Sciences Dr Zafar Iqbal and Head of Sociology Department Dr. Akhlaq Ahmed. The students showered flower petals on him and chanted slogans to encourage him.
In my 21 years of life, I never thought that I am handicapped, said Ali Nawaz soomro from Umer Kot of Sindh Province who joined BS sociology program at IIUI.
He added he has chosen the IIUI on the advice of honourable President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi. Ali being optimistic about his future, said he wants to be a faculty member at IIUI adding that he will surely eran a gold medal in degree.
Ali who also wants to be a motivational speaker, told about hsi background that he is the first one in his family and village who reached at higher education level in a federal university.
Thanking God, he says I am blessed that he gave me a family that made him differently abled and encouraged him throughout in his career.