Hira Farman and Masooma Ibrahim’s Victory Sparks National Excitement,Call for Government Support to Improve Education in Ganche District
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: In a historic achievement for the remote Siachen region, two female students from Quaid-e-Millat Public School, Amirabad, have secured top honors at the American Mathematics Olympiad (AMO) 2025, bringing international pride to Pakistan.
The students, hailing from the mountainous district of Ganche in Gilgit-Baltistan, competed against participants from across the globe in one of the most prestigious mathematics competitions.
Despite the geographical challenges and limited resources of their hometown, their performance has set a new benchmark for academic excellence in the region.
- Hira Farman (Grade 7): Clinched the Gold Medal for her exceptional mathematical skills.
- Masooma Ibrahim (Grade 5): Secured the Silver Medal, further cementing the school’s dominance in the competition.
Success of Young Girls Exposes Critical Gaps in Local School Resources
This victory is being celebrated as a clear indicator of the immense potential held by the daughters of Gilgit-Baltistan. Local residents and educational experts have noted that the success of Hira and Masooma proves that students from remote areas can compete withand outshine peers on the international stage if given the opportunity.
“This achievement is a moment of immense pride for all of Pakistan. It proves that the daughters of Gilgit-Baltistan are second to none in the field of education,” noted a local representative.
Call for Government Support to Improve Education in Ganche District
While the community celebrates, the school administration and local leaders have emphasized the need for better educational infrastructure. The extraordinary success of these young girls has highlighted a critical gap: the lack of modern facilities.
- Government Patronage: Direct support to improve school facilities in the Ganche district.
- Financial Assistance: Scholarships and grants for students to participate in future international events.
- Modern Resources: Provision of digital tools and updated curricula to nurture such talent further.
The historic victory of Hira Farman and Masooma Ibrahim serves as both a celebration of Pakistani talent and a call to action for the authorities to invest in the brilliant minds residing in the country’s furthest corners.
By News Desk I May 12, 2026
