Pakistan International School, Nasiriyah, Riyadh has always produced excellent results. Once again our star student Anass Nazeer who secured 1,021 marks in HSSC-II annual examination and stood 5th in Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad, Pakistan has made us all proud. Anass Nazeer, of Second Year section ‘D', accredits his teachers' and parents' prayers and efforts as the major reason behind his success. He advises the students to work hard and pay full attention to their studies. His father's name is Nazeer Ahmed and his favorite teachers are Khalid Asim (Urdu) and Mian Muhammad Iqbal (Chemistry). Zaid Saleem attained 998 marks in Pre-Engineering Group and attained overall second position in the school. Zaid's father is an engineer and Zaid also wants to be an engineer. According to Zaid, the secret behind his success is the blessing of Allah Almighty and secondly the efforts and guidance of his parents and teachers. Zaid's favorite teacher is Mian Muhammad Iqbal (Chemistry) because he guides his students in all aspects of life. In his message to the students he said that our school is a perfect place to get education and that the students must also make efforts on their own. Abdullah Zafar, of First Year section D, secured 954 marks in SSC-II annual examination. He got second position in SBW-I (Science Group). He is from Multan and his father is an engineer. He takes his father as an inspiration and wants to be an engineer as well. He belongs to and educated family of distinction holders. He considers hard work and his teachers' efforts as an important factor in his success. His favourite teacher is Muhammad Khurram Shahzad (Chemistry) because of his unique and effective teaching style. In his message to the students he said that one can achieve everything though hard work and devotion. Tariq Faqira, of Second Year Section C, secured 626 marks in HSSC-II annual examination 2016. He got second position in SBW-I (Science General Group). His father's name is Muhammad Faqira and is a driver by profession. He wants to be an engineer and considers his parents and teachers as an important factor behind his success. His favorite teacher is Rana Asif. He advises students to work hard to achieve success in life. Mubashar Gul, of First Year section A, secured 950 marks in SSC-II annual examination 2016. He got third position in SBW-I (Science Group). He is from Jehlum. His father is a shop-keeper. He belongs to an average educated family. He considers his parents and teachers' prayers as major factor behind his success. He wants to be a doctor and his favorite teacher is Azhar Khan (Urdu) because he makes difficult things look easy. In his message to the students he advises them to respects their parents and teachers and give special attention to their studies. Ayman Bashir, of First Year Section A, secured 954 marks in SSC-II annual examination 2016. He got second position in SBW-I (Science Group). He is from Faisalabad and his father is a supervisor in a private company. According to him, his parents, teachers and friends are a major factor behind his success. He belongs to a well-educated family. His favorite teacher is Azhar Khan (Urdu) because of his teaching style and excellent class management. He wants to be a doctor and his message to the students is to work hard to be successful. Haroon Tariq, of First Year Section E, secured 654 marks in SSC-II annual examination 2016. He got first position in SBW-I (Arts Group). His father's name is Tariq Mehmood who deals in aluminum business. He is from Shahkot and he gives credit of his success to his parents and teachers' efforts and prayers. He belongs to an educated family. His favorite teacher is Mirza Javaid because of his excellent teaching methodologies. He wants to be a successful banker and advises students to study with devotion and attention. Arfa Mudassar, of Second Year Section A, secured 885 marks in HSSC-II annual examination 2016. She got second position in SGW-I (Science General Group). Her father's name is Mudassar Sultan, who is a marketing manager. She belongs to Lahore. She gives credit for her success to her parents, teachers and Pakistan International School. Her sister is also a distinction holder. Her favorite teachers are Mrs. Kanwal Kamran, Mrs. Lubna Abid, Mrs. Kanwal Ijaz and Mrs. Tahira Fazilat because they have instilled self-confidence, courage and ability to work harder. She wants to be an IT Engineer and self-dependent in life. In her message she said that if you want to achieve something you have to make sacrifices. Give respect to everyone and have faith in Allah Almighty. Sehrish Iqbal, of Second Year section B, secured 821 marks in HSSC-II annual examination 2016. She got third position in SGW-I (Science General Group). Her father's name is Muhammad Iqbal and she belongs to Lahore. She is thankful to Allah Almighty for her success and regards hard work and prayers of her parents and teachers as the key factor behind her success. Her favorite teachers are Mrs. Farah Majid, Mrs. Misbah Nargis, Mrs. Lubna, Mrs. Ambreen Sohaib, Mrs. Fizzah Shahid and Mrs. Sarwat Iqbal because all these teachers help her develop self-confidence in her and they always encouraged her. She wants to be a business woman. She advises students not to underestimate their abilities as Allah has blessed every human with a talent. Zainab Muhammad Omer, of Second Year section F, secured 878 marks in HSSC-II annual examination 2016. She got first position in SGW-I (Humanities Group). Her father Muhammad Omer is a carpenter. She belongs to Malakand. She accredits her faith in Allah as the major factor behind her success and secondly the hard work and prayers of her parents and teachers alike. She wants to be an Islamic Scholar in her life. She advised students not to waste your time and always follow the directions of your teacher. Sunbel Rifatullah, of First Year section F, secured 805 marks in SSC-II annual examination 2016. She got second position in SGW-I (Arts Group). Her father Rifatullah is a mechanic. She belongs to Takht Bhai. She is thankful to Allah for granting her this success and she considers her teachers and parents hard work and prayers as a key factor behind her success. Her favorite teachers are Nazia Shoaib (Islamiat) and Mrs. Talat Shahid (Science) because they have always taught and guided her with love and affection. She wishes to be a teacher and advises students to struggle and work hard for what they want to achieve. Hina Shahzadi, of First Year section G, secured 819 marks in SSC-II annual examination 2016. She got first position in SGW-I (Arts Group). Her father Tariq Mehmood is a mechanic. She belongs to Gujranwala. She accredits her parents and her teachers for her success. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. Kiran Imran (English) because she always taught her with love and affection. She also wishes to be a teacher and advises students to work hard and learn to sacrifice for what they want to achieve in their lives. Tooba Mukhtar, of Second Year section C, secured 937 marks in HSSC-II annual examination 2016. She got third position in SGW-I (Pre-Medical Group). Her father Mukhtar Ahmed is a trader. She belongs to Multan. She is grateful to Allah Almighty for her success and credits her teacher and parents for her success. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. Ayesha Naeem (Chemistry) because she likes her way of teaching. She wants to become a Doctor. She advises students to burn the midnight oil to achieve their goals. Pay full attention to their studies and always cooperate with their teachers to be successful. Asmat Mukhtar, of Second Year section B, secured 919 marks in HSSC-II annual examination 2016. She got first position in SGW-I (Science General Group). Her father Mukhtar Ahmed is a trader. She belongs to Multan, Pakistan. She considers her parents and teachers as a key factor behind her brilliant success. Her favorite teachers are Mrs. Farah Majid, Mrs. Lubna, Mrs. Tahira and Mrs. Nusrat Naheed because she likes their teaching methodologies and techniques. She wants to be a software engineer and her advise to students is to work hard and seek blessings of Allah. Believe in the policy of no pain, no gain. Maliha Basharat, of First Year, secured 986 marks in SSC-II annual examination 2016. She got second position in SGW-I (Science Group). Her father Basharat Javaid is a doctor. She belongs to Narowal. She considers Allah Almighty's blessings and then the prayers of her mother as the major factor behind her success. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. Sofia Danish because she works hard on her students. She wants to be an astronaut and advises students to work hard but spare some time to relax as well. — SG