That is good but for registration in o-level system, the minimum age requirement is 11 years and maximum 14 years.

While this boy deserves full appreciation for his achievement, this news should actually read like " O- level breaks record by letting 9 years old beat it".

At this rate, within a few years even embryos will pass O level exams in Pakistan. Way to go, buds!

Probably Rai Haris's age was enhanced at the time of his O-Level Registration and that too as a private student! But this is beside the point as he made us all proud; Barakallah! Masha Allaho La Kowatta Illah Billah!

Mashallah, excellent achievement, congratulation

poor children labouring under the pressures of breaking world records. I hope this brilliant kid finds some more important purpose in life. All the best Haris, you can achieve much more.

This is ( in mu humble opinion ) a Child Cruelty i.e depriving a child of his childhood is in humane . Even Islam does not allow its one of the basic tenants ( the compulsory Offering 5 times prayer for a child till about the age of 7 or 8 ! ) . I am surprised How a British Education System can allow a child to be registered for such exams if there is a minimum age limit ? ( some one suggesting within these notes its 11 years ! if so then either the Boy's age documents have been tempered with or his age has been falsified in the application for the exams knowing that the boy was not a regular student of any registered school but a home grown taught ..... I can remember a personal incident . When my son applied for the seat in the 6 Years Medical studies at the Royal college of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), we were perplexed of his papers being rejected cos his age was One Month less the the minimum age limit to enter the medical studies . In the end the Scrutiny board at RCSI decided to accept his application and granted him a seat because the Age was accepted from the 1st day of the term start date and not when the application was submitted And he was even given a One year Credit ( put into a 5 years class instead of usual 6 years ) for securing high grades in his bilingual IB diploma . So I am sure , If this Kid is a 9 years old , then there is a Fix some where in the process of him even being accepted for the O level exams ......

Having made the poor boy work for hours at the age of 8, when he should be in the playground playing with normal children of his age, what have we achieved. A worthless record which only matters in Pakistan, he being total misfit in A level, and God forbid, 11 years old in University. His childhood already darkened, please spare his future.

O-Level exams are equivalent of matriculation. They are taken between the grades of 9th-11th. Kids are usually between 14-16 at that time and not 18 years old. That doesnt take away anything from this kid's achievement, but Dawn should at least report facts correctly.

This is great...mabrook....a son of a govt servant, not a millionaires, son...not come across any such feat from a millionaire,s family.....**

@Muhammad Ali klhoja: So is some one lying here? Why not ask the Cambridge Board to clarify. Personally I do not think it is such a great idea. Aim of learning should be to open ones mind to enable one to think critically about solving of real life problems and not just to to pass an exam or set a record. This boy should be advised towards the real aim of education as one can see that he has lost direction to achieve a short term stint with fame and Shabaash from various sources. He is missing out on important life experiences that come with years required to be a successful barrister in London. Parents, please do not put your children in to this type of education. Even O-level and A-level questions and answers are now available in book form and our kids, used to rote memory excel at this. This is from an over 70 year old sympathetic educationist who has taught all over the world, please take these comments in the constructive spirit in which they are given Thank you..

mashallah.. great kid...home teachings are better than pvt ones

My sympathies for the poor child.

Pakistan has very good young talents like - Manzoor, malala and many more. It should utilize such talents to build nation and come out of poverty, instead of wasting the talents in Radicalization and terrorism.

Albeit I am happy for the kid, I don't have an ounce of respect for the parents for not letting a 9 year old live like a 9 year old. World record is one thing but when is he going to play??

I would never push a kid to such an extend. Childhood is more important than this kind of achievement. One has whole life to study. But you get your childhood once in life. The kid did a great job. However, parents shouldn't push their kids for such kind of stuff.

Many congratulations to Haris and his parents. It would be nice to know his grades and whether he wrote only core exams or attempted the extended papers.

Haris has done the nation proud. Shame on those pitiful people trying to belittle his great accomplishment, no doubt a vast majority of these shameful people are not Pakistanis.

While we are proud of Haris for his untiring hardwork, dedication and devotion that he put in to achieve his goal, and all praise for his parents for raising such an exemplary child, there remains a little question in mind as to how could Haris get admission in such an age when there is a limit of minimum age being 11. Nevertheless, every good wish to Haris achieving his ultimate objectives in life.

Good for him. But I doubt, that everything is alright. There is something missing in the report. Definitely, the kid had some help or the system was bypassed. If you doubt me, let us revisit this story in - say 20 years, and see what has the kid achieved, along with the other stalwart Sitara. Did they achieve something. Are they on the cusp of glory. Are they even good human beings ?

why put so much pressure on kids just to make world records. They are kids, let them play.

It's very unfortunate that this behavior is condoned in Pakistan . He is a 9 year old kid whose father heard about a record and became obsessed with it . He was supposed to be in school playing with his friends and taking his exams on his time . Does he want to start practice before he is a teenager ??

Just goes to show how O'levels have been dumbed down over the years. This is a fact and is widely acknowledged in the UK so no point in trying to say otherwise. No wonder students can sit for 15 O'Level subjects at a time these days. Decades ago 6 subjects was about the norm. Still a feat for this youngster to pass but how did he register given the minimum age requirements ?

Good effort but parents had taken away his childhood from him and that he can never have if he continue like this.

Great news but have mercy on the child and let him enjoy his childhood.

excellent,Congrats Brother, its great honor for Pakistan ,,,,Best of luck

Yes, but why would you want to make such a record? The goal of higher education is not to make records but to gain worldliness. To spend an enriched life enjoying the process of learning, expanding the mind, growing into a mature rational thinking person who can be a productive member of society. The true purpose of education seems to be lost on such parents who just want to see perfect report cards and push their children on career tracks, all the while assuming that better grades will ensure a better future.

@Muhammad Ali klhoja There is no maximum age to appear in the O Level exams . You can appear in it even if you are in your 60s.

He doesn't look like a 9-year old. looks like in mid-teens.

@Muhammad Ali klhoja: So how come he appeared and passed at 9 Shocked but nice

He is surely the pride of Pakistan.

This O-Level exam is conducted only Pakistan.Because all the record holders for this exam has been from Pakistan.Its a great achievement for this talented kid.But ,I am unable to understand the logic behind this,that all the records for this exam are set in Pakistan.And what happens with those record holders kids afterwards.

Sitara Brooj Akbar is not a resident of Chiniot, but Rabwah. Despite her minority status Sitara brought laurels to her homeland, I hope one day she will become a full fledged citizen of the country she is so proud of. Congratulations Harris Manzoor for his sterling achievement.

To me he looks 90. Any sensible comment?

How come many people assumed that Rai Haris is deprived of childhood! At the age of 9, his result show better work/life balance than any other adult. Rai Haris.................. Thanks for making us proud.

I think its an extraordinary achievement from a very young child but education does not mean just to make records to gain popularity. everything seems good on its right time. important thing is to pursue knowledge and to serve pakistan. but i must say God bless him.

OR it just goes on to show that O Levels are absolutely rubbish and need a major major overhaul...

There is no doubt in the fact that it is a very big achievement and he deserves a lot of praise but does a 13-14 year old has enough maturity to practice law? There is a lot u can achieve by hard work but this can eventually break anyone both mentally and physically.

Congratulations on this marvelous success. It is promising to see our young Pakistanis creating world records - With his intelligence, I am sure he can excel in any field - why law? This is the profession that is mostly abused by society and there are many opportunities to compromise on your values and principles. Just a thought!

Great achievement for Mr. Rai Haris and his Parents.

Mujh Koh Lotaaa doh mayraa buchpan, Woh Kagiz kee kishtii or barish kaa pani..... Childhood is meant to play and have balance in life. Study is important but only at right time. Most important thing to remember, I am assuming he has no plan to serve his own country one day as he will live in LONDON for rest of his life..... Sorry, if someone dislike my comments, as you know I am also living in USA, and not in my country..... However, I have enjoyed my childhood as much as I could... Playing in all kind of suports you can name of in wonderful gullliaa (Streets) of Lahore. I earned my education at right time and didn't dump my childhood in the books just for father's obsession.