Arfa was a girl with a mind of gold. She was truly Pakistan’s ambassador.
KARACHI: It was heart-breaking news to hear that Arfa Karim had passed away — at such a young age. She was endowed with great skills, a gifted mind and brilliant capabilities. The talented girl was obviously a genius and was a treasure for our country. She was proof that age is no limit to achievement and that what matters is an individual’s ability and willpower.
These days most Pakistanis seem to be subjected to an endless series of bad news and tragedies but her life story was one of the few positives that they would read and hear about. Now, with her gone, it must be very hard for her grief-stricken parents and immediate family members. However, they will have some solace in knowing that their daughter achieved what most people don’t during their whole lives.
Arfa was a girl with a mind of gold. She was truly Pakistan’s ambassador and represented the youth of our country.
Sadaf Khalid
Published in The Express Tribune, January 17th, 2012.
