PM Gillani honours student who set World Record in O-levels

Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani presented cheque of 1 million as an appreciation to a student of Taxila who had set a world record in O-level examinations.

Zohaib Asad, student of Beaconhouse, got 28 A's in the University of Cambridge International O-level examination 2011. He overtook a record of 23 A's which was also set by a Pakistani student Ibrahim Shahid, from Islamabad.

Prime Minister invited Asad in PM house on Thursday. He said that Asad's achievement will inspire other students to excel in life through sheer hard work.

Asad is currently enrolled at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he is pursuing an undergraduate degree in economics and international development.

Speaking to the Prime Minister he said that he is determined to return Pakistan after completion of his education to serve the country that ha given so much to him.

Prime Minister appreciated his devotion to the country and said that young people like him are hope of Pakistan's brighter future.

Asad's family members were also present in the meeting.