Arfa Karim(ارفع کریم رندھاوا) ‎‎ 2 February 1995 – 14 January 2012

Arfa Karim (ارفع کریم رندھاوا)‎‎ 2 February 1995 – 14 January 2012
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Arfa Abdul Karim Randhawa (ارفع کریم رندھاوا‎‎, 2 February 1995 – 14 January 2012) was a Pakistani student and computer prodigy who, in 2004 at the age of nine, became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). She kept the title until 2008. Arfa represented Pakistan on various international forums including the TechEd Developers Conference. She also received the President's Award for Pride of Performance in 2005. A science park in Lahore, the Arfa Software Technology Park, was named after her. She was invited by Bill Gates to visit Microsoft Headquarters in the United States. She died on 14 January 2012, aged 16, following a cardiac arrest.

Dear Arfa, we still remember you. You still live in our hearts now and forever. It’s sad that you had to leave to early but you have the whole nation's prayers with you.

Remembering the gem child Arfa Karim on her death anniversary. May Allah bless her soul. Ameen