President awards Rs five million to youngest IT professional

Tweet Pin It ISLAMABAD (August 06 2009): President Asif Ali Zardari invited Babar Iqbal the world's youngest IT Professional to the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday and awarded him Rs 5 million for his achievement in grabbing four world records in the fields of computer and information technology. Deputy Speaker National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi was also present on the occasion.

Babar Iqbal of Pakistan referred as 'cyber kid' is the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional, Certified Internet Web Professional, Certified Wireless Network Administrator, and the Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist in the world. Currently, he works as Technical Co-ordinator Microsoft Imagine Cup Gulf.

The President said that the nation has high hopes from young generation, who are capable of bringing laurels to the country in all fields of excellence. The President appreciated Babar Iqbal for his professional expertise attained at such a young age.