A Sikh student has secured a top position in the Lahore Board Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations for the first time in the board’s history. This reflects a landmark achievement for both academic and minority representation.
The Sikh student named Onkar Singh earned 1,189 marks in the matriculation examinations, securing second position in the Science Group (Boys) under the Lahore Board. Singh expressed his gratitude and shared his future ambitions. He said his dream is to pursue a career in medicine and become a doctor so that he can serve humanity. He explained that helping people through healthcare has always been his primary goal and that he intends to continue working hard to achieve it.
Onkar also highlighted issues affecting Pakistan’s education sector. He said there is a need for further reforms to improve the country’s education system and ensure that students receive quality education. He also urged the government to focus on addressing unemployment by creating better employment opportunities for the country’s youth.
Additionally, Onkar Singh stated that religious minorities in Pakistan enjoy freedom and protection, adding that he has always felt secure while pursuing his education. He credited his success to years of hard work, the unwavering prayers and support of his parents, and the guidance and dedication of his teachers throughout his academic journey.
On the other hand, earlier, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mardan has announced the results of the Matric Annual Examinations 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 85.32%.
In the Science Group, students from Girls Cadet College Mardan secured all three top positions. Maheen Ayub claimed first position with 1,171 marks, followed by Sameera Imran in second with 1,166 marks, while Fiza Zaman secured third position with 1,165 marks.
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