Sitara Brooj Akbar is an academic, multiple world record holder and gold medalist. She first came to the limelight for speaking to crowds and on national television at the age of 5. She is currently a cancer researcher and scientist at the University Of Oxford and NHS England, Genomics England.[2][3] She is the world's youngest Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)[4][5] She is also the youngest person to get a band 9/9 in IELTS overall at the age of 15[6] She is a motivational Speaker & Women's Rights Activist[7][8][9] In 2021, Sitara requested the prime minister of Pakistan to remove the age limit of the civil services exam(css), her request was denied[10] In 2015, Sitara Became the youngest Pakistan youth forum ambassador in UAE at age 15.[10][11]
Sitara Brooj Akbar | |
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 Akbar at her first press conference as PYF's youth ambassador | |
| Born | 10 February 2000 Rabwah, Pakistan |
| Education | Ruben College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Cancer Researcher | Youth ambassador |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Known for | Youngest Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist[1] |
| Relatives | Qamar Muneer Akbar |
Recognition
editSome of her achievements[1][12] are as below:
- Gold Medal Awarded by the President of Pakistan
- Talented Children's Award awarded by the Prime Minister of Pakistan
- Country of Kalamar, Sweden Award
- Outstanding Pakistani Award from the Nazaria Pakistan Council
- Honorary Shield of Appreciation from Pakistan's Ambassador to UAE
- Certificates of appreciation by British Council
- Active Citizens Award by British Council
- Meri Pehchan Pakistan Award by Pakistan Association, Dubai
- Certificate from Parliamentary Forum on Child Rights
Early life and education
editSitara Brooj Akbar was born on 10 February 2000 in the small town of Rabwah in Punjab, Pakistan is the eldest of 5 siblings, and belongs to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.[13]
She is passionate about public speaking and started addressing gatherings at the age of five. She is serving as the youth ambassador for Pakistan Association Dubai.[14] She is interested in research, community work and international relations.[15][16]
She went on to set several Pakistani and world records based on her passing of O Level in 5 Subjects by the age of 11. She completed her A Levels at age 13. Akbar was also permitted by the British Council to undertake the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test in 2011, and achieved a score of 7 bands at age 11.[17] She went on to become the youngest non-native English speaker to score 9 out of 9 bands in IELTS at age 15.[18][19]
Akbar did her postgraduate studies from the University of Oxford.[2][3]
Germany
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In February 2024, Sitara received an invitation to Heidelberg from city council member Waseem Butt. She was greeted by Mayor Stefanie Jansen and MNA Alexander Föhr. Sitara was invited to work and study at Germany's largest cancer hospital located in Heidelberg. Additionally, Member of the Bundestag Alexander Fohr extended an invitation for her to visit the German parliament and meet with parliamentarians.[20][21]
References
edit- ^ a b "Sitara Brooj: When sky's the limit - The Express Tribune". 28 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Sitara Akbar". www.oncology.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Sitara Akbar — Department of Oncology". 23 July 2023. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Sharjah wonder girl Sitara sets another record". gulfnews.com. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Sitara Brooj Akbar Youngest "Anti Money Laundering Specialist" In The World - Special Interview - UrduPoint Video". UrduPoint. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ Khaishgi, Amna Ehtesham (20 July 2015). "Young academic record-breaker struggles to find university place". The National. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ SFatah, Sonaya (17 February 2019). ""Star student Sitara: A teen icon like Malala"".
- ^ Times, Rabwah (18 November 2011). "Pakistan: Age is no barrier to learning". Rabwah Times. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Prodigy could go to university, but should she?". The National. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Dubai-based prodigy has new dream: Becoming youngest Pakistani to sit for public service exams". Arab News PK. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "O'levels at the age of 11 , Sitara Brooj Akbar – Thats record breaking !! - Talent Pakistan Modeling Agency". 11 September 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "The fault in our star". The Nation. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "The fault in our star". 21 May 2016. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Young female prodigy appointed Youth Ambassador for PYF". www.gulftoday.ae.
- ^ "Pakistani girl sets new world record in O levels". Dawn News. 13 December 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ^ FIA (16 November 2012). "Sitara Brooj Akbar". INCPak. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Chowrangi". Chowrangi. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Advanced learning: The bright-eyed future". 5 May 2021. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Sitara Brooj Akbar Self-taught 15-year-old genius to mentor". 23 August 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Sitara Brooj Akbar | PrideOfPakistan.com". www.prideofpakistan.com/. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
External links
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