Arfa Karim Death Anniversary Marks 14 Years of Legacy

Arfa Karim death anniversary marks 14 years since the nation lost one of its brightest minds. Pakistan remembers its talented daughter with pride and respect.

Fourteen years have passed since Arfa Karim left this world. She remains a symbol of intelligence, dedication, and national pride.

Arfa Karim made Pakistan famous in the global IT field at a very young age. She earned several national awards due to her natural talent and hard work.

Arfa was born in 1995 in Chak 2 JB Ram Dewali, Faisalabad. She became the first young girl from Pakistan to gain worldwide recognition in information technology.

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Arfa Karim passed the Microsoft Certified Professional exam at just nine years old. This achievement shocked the IT world and brought honor to Pakistan.

In 2005, Microsoft awarded her the Microsoft Certified Application Developer certificate. Microsoft founder Bill Gates later invited her to the United States and met her in person.

She received many awards in her short life. These included the Fatima Jinnah Gold Medal, Salam Pakistan Youth Award, and Pride of Performance Award.

The world’s youngest Microsoft-certified IT professional passed away on January 14, 2012. She was only 16 years old when she died in Lahore.

To honor her remarkable achievements, the Punjab government named the IT Tower after Arfa Karim. This tribute keeps her legacy alive for future generations.

Arfa Karim death anniversary reminds the nation that true talent knows no age. Her story continues to inspire young Pakistanis to dream big and aim high.