Sohail is doing well in school and continues to be an above average student. With his continued hard work he should be able to meet his goal of becoming a Computer Engineer. In his spare time Sohail enjoys reading computer related articles, research books and internet surfing. His father was one of many that lost their lives in the October 2005 earthquake, with this loss it is extremely difficult for Sohail’s family to pay for his continued schooling.

Tameer-e-Jannat Science School, Ratwal, Fateh Jang

In October 2005, an earthquake with record 7.6 magnitude, hit the Himalayan region of Northern Pakistan, and the Kashmir region was hardest hit. Hundreds of causalities were reported in North Muzzafarabad, Kashmir and Hazara division. It is estimated that 80,000 lives were lost, leaving another 3,500,000 people homeless. Many students were at school the moment the earthquake struck, which destroyed an estimated 8000 schools. Many young lives were lost when students were buried under the rubble.

Tameer-e-Jannat Science School was established for rehabilitating those affected by the quake, many who were orphaned. At present there are 183 residential students enrolled at Tameer-e-Jannat Science School.