Faisal’s feat: the story of hard work and dedication

A young Kashmiri boy, hailing from a remote village in Kupwara district, has made the entire state proud by topping this year’s Indian Administrative Service (IAS) examination. If anything worked for Faisal, it is his hard work. I was amazed to see some news report suggesting repeatedly that Faisal was More

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Big news

Congratulations to Dr Shah Faisal on topping this year’s IAS examination. There is no big news than this at present for Kashmiris around the globe. Everybody should be proud of him and our young generation should follow his foot steps. Dr. Mirza Irfan Beig (Ph.D)School of Biomedical Sciences More

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Grand success

This refers to the history created by a Kashmiri boy, Shah Faisal, by topping the IAS examination. He has made the entire Valley proud. His success is indicative of the fact that Kashmiris are highly talented. In his success, there is a ray of hope for the young Kashmiri students who are pessimistic More

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Creating history

This refers to the news "We knew he will do it". Shah Faisal has created a history  by topping the IAS examination. He is the King of Kashmir. He has proved that the Kashmiri youth have tremendous potential to excel in any field. Dr Faisal’s success should inspire the young Kashmiri students More

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Talented youth

Dr Faisal’s topping this year’s IAS is great news. This shows that the Kashmiri youth have the potential, and they just need proper exposure and that level of confidence. AmsaPulwamanaik9705@gmail.com More

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Strong message

This refers to the UPSC result-2009 wherein a Kashmiri boy from district Kupwara has topped the IAS list for the first time in history. This is a moment of pride for the entire state. Dr Faisal has not cracked the biggest exam in first go but has also left a strong message to the aspiring Kashmiri students More

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Need exposure

This refers IAS results. Faisal’s success has once again proved that we have a lot of talent, and we can compete with the students at any level. Kashmiris just need exposure. It is important that we strive hard to achieve our ultimate goal. Faizan Hasan KhanStudent/ SecretaryMukhtar Memorial More

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Phenomenal achievement

This refers to Shah Faisal’s topping the IAS-2010. Nobody would have thought that a boy from  Kupwara village will make it to IAS and figure first in his maiden attempt. We Kashmiris should feel proud of this phenomenal achievement by Faisal. Kashmiri youth excel despite resource constraints. And More

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IAS result

This refers to the news “Kashmir boy creates history”. Really it is a great achievement. Dr Shah Faisal who stood first in the Civil Services Examination has created history. He deserves to be appreciated. Meer NazarDachigam Bandipora nazaronline999 More

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Extraordinary feat

The people of Kashmir were amazed when the results of the IAS 2010 were declared. Nobody expected that a Kashmiri boy will top the UPSC examination. But nothing is impossible. Dr Shah Faisal’s achievement is extraordinary. Let the young Kashmiri students follow his footsteps. Kaiser WaniMCVP More

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Heartening this

This refers to the news titled “Kashmir boy tops IAS.” It is heartening and encouraging for all those talented boys of Kashmir who recently appeared in the KAS examination. Faisal has shown the hidden talent which a Kashmiri possesses. Indeed Kashmiri students can compete at any level by working hard More

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Right exposure

I convey my best wishes to Dr Shah Faisal on his achievement in the IAS examination. Hard work and right exposure are keys to success. That is what his success signifies.Kifayat hussainAbbas Abad More

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Proper guidance

This refers to the IAS result wherein a Kashmiri boy, Dr Shah Faisal, has topped. He has shown a way forward to young Kashmiri boys and girls. He has made  Kashmir proud. Given proper guidance and exposure, Kashmiris can excel in any field. I congratulate him.HafsaPG studentKU More

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Total collapse

This refers to the article ''The Story of Total Collapse'' by Firdous Syed [GK 24 April] .The writer is right in saying that the failed and biased judicial system has ruined the career of an innocent Kashmiri boy named 'Syed Maqbool Shah. All our leaders [mainstream as well as resistance] have failed More

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Right option

This refers to the news where Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan is in touch with the genuine Kashmiri leadership to find a formula to resolve the Kashmir dispute. While it is a welcome move by Pakistan to understand the importance of the will of Kashmiri people, one More

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