Cambridge University: Pakistani student heads Graduate Union
Published in The Express Tribune, March 11th, 2012.
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Amina Mumtaz Rai is a Canadian national. Her parents or grandparents might be of Pakistani origin. But in the case of Arsalan Ghani, he is a Pakistani citizen, born, raised, educated in Pakistan. So I think in this case it is quite fair to call him a first ever Pakistani citizen to be elected as a President.
How sad that Amina is not mentioned as the first Pakistan woman who was elected as GU President in over 800 years!
My Pakistani friend just told me about this and I find this so funny because my good friend Amina Mumtaz Rai was President of the Graduate Union of the University of Cambridge last year (2010-2011) and she is Pakistani Muslim...and a woman on top of that! She deserved to be mentioned then as much as she does now. Way to go Amina! But good job Arsalan, I guess ladies first right?
Breaking 800 years of Cambridge history record! Way to go, you made us real proud! We hope whatever you endeavour for during your presidential tenure will reap you great rewards. For many Pakistanis and international students abroad, it is crucial to make education cuts and provide part time job opportunities. Best of luck for the future!