Pakistan, Aug. 10 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday met Ikram Ullah, a talented student from the 2022 flood-affected district of Qilla Saifullah, Balochistan, and praised his academic progress achieved through sheer determination. The meeting, aired on national television, reflected the prime minister's continued interest in the young student's journey, which began after devastating floods damaged his school and disrupted education for many children in the region.

Recalling their first meeting during a visit to flood-hit areas, the prime minister said Ikram Ullah had told him about travelling long distances to attend school, even in harsh conditions. He commended the student's resilience and credited his teachers and pa...