North Waziristan student becomes one of World’s youngest ACCA qualifiers

MIRANSHAH: A student from Pakistan’s tribal district of North Waziristan has achieved a rare academic milestone by completing the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification at just 16 years and 11 months of age.

Abdul Rehman Khan Dawar, who hails from Miranshah, said he accomplished the feat despite limited educational facilities and challenging conditions in the region.

He is being recognized as one of the youngest ACCA qualifiers in Pakistan, surpassing a previous record held by Karachi student Sameera, who completed the qualification at 17 years and 8 months.

According to Abdul Rehman, he also completed a bachelor’s degree from Oxford Brookes University in London at an early age, highlighting his academic progress alongside the professional certification.

He said his achievement was not only a personal milestone but also a message for students in underdeveloped regions that determination and hard work can overcome limited resources.

Abdul Rehman added that youth in tribal districts have strong potential but need better opportunities and guidance to succeed in higher education and professional fields.

He expressed hope that his success would inspire students across Pakistan’s remote areas to pursue advanced education and aim for international qualifications.