The death of Pakistani child genius Arfa Karim Randhawa from an epileptic episode at age 16 is reflecting common ground during a time of worldwide conflict.
U.S. citizens have been questioning aid to Pakistan, questioning whether a supposed ally harbored Osama bin Laden and has been a haven to al-Qaida terrorists.
A child's story establishes the common ground.
Arfa Karim, with support from her parents, was a gifted child and a Third World computer prodigy. A writeup in The Express Tribune, an arm of the International Herald Tribune, expresses sentiment that she made an impact during her short-lived 16 years. The girl worked hard to make the most of her gifts and talents, becoming the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at age 9, earning the praise and consideration of none other than Bill Gates. He worked to ensure she had the best medical care after her Dec. 22 epileptic seizure led to heart failure and brain damage. At the age of 10, Arfa Karim achieved a license to pilot an airplane.
Her story resonates with parents worldwide who aspire that their children achieve full potential. In addition to salutes from Microsoft, Arfa Karim Randhawa received numerous awards and gold medals from government and private institutions.
Citizens who react to Arfa Karim's premature death by doing Google searches for Arfa Karim Randhawa will find her posed for a photo, chin in hand, in an outdoor setting. This was uncommon in her hometown of Lahare, Pakistan, where girls and women often are culturally subordinated. Arfa Karim told journalist Todd Bishop, "If you want to do something big in life, you must remember that shyness is only the mind. If you think shy, you act shy. If you think confident, you act confident. Therefore, never let shyness conquer your mind."
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