In an extraordinary achievement, Mahnoor Cheema, a 16-year-old British-Pakistani student, has etched her name in history by attaining the highest grades in 34 subjects at the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) level in London. Her remarkable success garnered the attention and recognition of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif during their recent visit to the United Kingdom.

Former Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the teenager on her achievement through Twitter, “It is always very uplifting to meet bright young minds like Mahnoor Cheema. By securing A* in a wide range of subjects from Maths and Astronomy to French and Latin, Mahnoor has not only made all of us proud but also has also set a great example for our children.”

It is always very uplifting to meet bright young minds like Mahnoor Cheema. By securing A* in a wide range of subjects from Maths and Astronomy to French and Latin, Mahnoor has not only made all of us proud but also has also set a great example for our children. During the past… pic.twitter.com/ZAc3WCFL8k

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) September 4, 2023

Furthermore, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and women’s rights advocate Malala Yousafzai hosted a dinner in London to honor Ms. Mahnoor’s outstanding achievement. During the gathering, Malala praised the teenager as a source of inspiration for young individuals both in Pakistan and across the globe.

I was delighted to meet with @Malala, my biggest inspiration and a true champion for the right to education for women and young females around the world. pic.twitter.com/UeFbSaNRev

— Mahnoor Cheema (@mahnoor_cheema_) September 3, 2023

For those unfamiliar with it, the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is an academic qualification offered in a variety of specific subjects within the United Kingdom. This qualification holds great significance as it is highly regarded by educational institutions and employers throughout the UK. In fact, numerous colleges and universities stipulate a minimum requirement of 5 GCSEs or higher for admission.