Student attains 28 As in O levels

A student of Beaconhouse Complex Islamabad, Syed Zohaib Asad, astonished everyone by obtaining 28 As in Cambridge O Level examination, setting a new international record.
Zohaib became an ‘Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award Winner’ after gaining higher marks in June 2010 Cambridge O Level exams in the course ‘Human and Social Biology’.
Earlier, Ibrahim Shahid, also a student of Beaconhouse School System, attained 23 As in O’ level exams.
Zohaib has emerged as a symbol of pride for the nation through his remarkable success.
He first took medicine as his domain of subjects but turned to Economics and business soon after discovering his interest and potential. “I changed my subjects in the middle of O level study period and prepared exams in the time period of six months,” he said.
“I spared seven to eight hours a day for the preparation of my exams with full concentration. It is important to give quality time to the studies with entire focus on every subject,” Zohaib said.
Zohaib is eager to serve his country after studies and want to go for specialisation in Economics and join the Finance Ministry.
He also urged the students not to strive for breaking records but serve the country with dedication.
For Zohaib, home environment plays greater role in the success of any student. “I am fortunate to have such parents who provided me a relaxed atmosphere to concentrate fully on my studies.”
Zohaib expressed dissatisfaction over prevailing discriminatory education system in the country and said there must be unified curricula and equal access to educational opportunities for every child.
Identifying talent or potential of the students at their teenage can help adopt career oriented studies and productive fields in a long run. “Parents and teachers must invoke the talents in students and not impose their own ideas,” he said.
Zohaib has been offered a scholarship at McGill University Canada and will leave the country soon for getting further education.