Arfa Karim remembered on first death anniversary

Today's date marks first death anniversary for world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional Arfa Karim...


Web Desk January 14, 2013
File photo of Arfa Karim.

The world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional Arfa Karim Randhawa had passed away last year on January 14, 2012, after suffering from an epileptic attack.

Her untimely death at the tender age of 16 had saddened people in Pakistan and abroad, including Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

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Observing her first death anniversary on Monday, Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif commended the young prodigy for achieving prominent success in the field of IT and for making her country proud, Express News reported.

The chief minister named Arfa as one of the most talented and capable daughters of Pakistan, adding that intelligent young girls like her are a ray of hope for the future of Pakistan.

The government of Punjab has dedicated an IT park to Arfa in remembrance.

Recognition for Arfa

Last year, then prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had approved the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp for Arfa, which was issued by the Pakistan Post on February 2, 2012.

Federal Minister for Postal Services was the chief guest of the event, while Arfa’s parents were also present at the ceremony.

Sindh Information Technology (IT) Minister Raza Haroon announced on January 13 that the IT Media City in Karachi will be renamed after the late child prodigy.

The project was known as Arfa Karim IT Media City.

The government is planning to make a documentary film about the life of Arfa

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“This documentary on Arfa Karim will be broadcast on television in Pakistan and a book will be published to pay homage to the world’s youngest IT specialist,” Firdous Ashiq Awan, the minister for information, told reporters.

Social media remembers Arfa

Pakistanis expressed grief for the loss of Arfa Karim on Twitter on her first death anniversary.

Here are some of the top tweets.

Shiraz Hassan

Remembring telented daughter of Pakistan, Arfa Karim Randhawa. Today is her 1st death anniversary.

arsalan ali

Its been One year today Since the Passing Of #ArfaKarim, Plz take a Moment & Pray for her.., #DaughterOfPakistan

Adil Omar

Today's the death anniversary of Arfa Karim Randhawa, who I knew and considered a friend. She was a genius and full of potential.

Mehr Tarar

Rest in peace #ArfaKarim. One year. You had much to give & u died too,too soon. May #Pakistan hv many like u. You'll be always be missed,kid

Arsla Jawaid

Remembering you today Arfa Karim. A brilliant young #Pakistanimind, taken from us way too soon :(

COMMENTS (6)

the Skunk | 11 years ago | Reply

Sweetheart, Pakistan still loves you dearly and misses you deeply.

Your courage and words of wisdom in the coming days, will Inshallah continue to find a place of reverence and illuminate the hearts of young and old Pakistanis.

RIP Arfa Karim. Allah Almighty loves you more than us. Salams to Pakistan 2013.

anon | 11 years ago | Reply

@Jibran: If you read the article here or google Arfa Karim you will know who she is

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