Ghulam Haider

Ghulam Haider's journey from the Hardships of Sanghar to a Promising Career: How NED Scholars Empowered his Journey and Transformed his Future

I grew up in an underprivileged village in Sanghar, but my family moved to Karachi for the sake of our education. Financial struggles, along with my sister’s health issues, made it seem nearly impossible to continue my studies. Yet, my father’s unwavering encouragement kept me moving forward. Everything changed when I became a part of NED Scholars. They provided full funding for all my semester fees, lifting a major burden off my shoulders. I was fortunate to have mentorship from Farukh Hamza, who guided me through the toughest times of my academic journey. Along with financial aid, NED Scholars gave me a laptop, ensuring I had the tools to succeed. The support didn’t stop there. NED Scholars funded my participation in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference 2022, where I presented my paper—an invaluable experience for my professional development. Their assistance extended to health, as they offered medical support when I needed it most. Today, I am working as an intern in Cementing at Halliburton, a global leader in oilfield services, marking the start of my promising career. Thanks to the vision of Dr. Sohail Ahmed and the endless generosity of NED Scholars, I successfully graduated, and now, I’m fully committed to giving back to the organization that transformed my life