The pride of Pakistanâliving abroad
Can we take credit for their success? SAMAA | Summaiya Zaidi - Posted: Dec 24, 2020 | Last Updated: 3 months ago SAMAA | Summaiya Zaidi Posted: Dec 24, 2020 | Last Updated: 3 months ago
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Every so often we celebrate the news of a Pakistan-born national living abroad being acknowledged for excellence in their field. This week Pakistan-born molecular biologist Asifa Akhtar became news because she was selected as a recipient of Germanyâs most prestigious research funding award for her cell-biological work on the mechanisms of epigenetic gene regulation. Seven years ago Shahid Khan made headlines for being a Pakistan-born billionaire to take control of Premier League club Fulham. Even earlier, Pakistan-born refugee Fawad Ahmed, who left because of death threats from extremists, was lauded as a leg spinner to debut in the Ashes. And of course, Pakistan-born Malala needs no introduction. The list is lo