CM Punjab takes notice: Homeless Atiya to continue education

KARACHI: Children are awarded by their parents for performing well during examinations, but this was not the case for Multan resident Atiya Laraib.

After Atiya secured 90% in her matric examinations she informed her father of the good news. However, the reaction of her father was unexpected. To Atiya’s astonishment, she along with her siblings and mother were thrown out of their home by the father. The father also refused to bear any future expenses of Atiya’s education.

Atiya appeared on Geo News Tuesday morning and spoke of her ordeal and the desire to continue with her education. Atiya said that when her parents found out about the result, her mother was happy but she was not even congratulated by her father.

“Instead of offering any blessings for my success, my father said this was not any big achievement.”

Her prayers were answered after her story was broadcast on Geo News coming to the attention of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Mr Shairf took notice of Atiya’s ordeal and ordered for her to be admitted to the Government Postgraduate College for Women. The chief minister also announced that Atiya would not have to bear the cost of tuition.