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Parachinar teacher an example of determination
PARACHINAR: ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going’ is a saying which sets fit on Gulzar Hussain, 28, who despite facing hardships after losing his arm and both legs in a blast not only completed his education, but is also teaching the local children.
Mr Hussain, a resident of Luqmankhel in Upper Kurram tribal district, lost one of his arms and both legs in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast when he was too young to even realise what had happened to him.
However, despite the disability he never lost hope and tried to do things like normal children.
Mr Hussain received his early education by going to his school on a donkey’s back. He never gave up and stood strong till completion of his master’s degree in Islamic Studies and PTC course.
He has now been teaching the under-privileged children of his native village in a local government primary school for Rs6,000 a month.
Even that stipend, which was paid by the erstwhile political agent’s office, has been discontinued for the last about a year after merger of tribal districts with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Mr Hussain has earned great respect and recognition from the villagers whose children he has been teaching despite tough conditions.
Mohammad Rashid, whose son is also a student of Mr Hussain, said that the government should appoint the special teacher to a permanent post as he had the commitment and qualifications to do the job.
Published in Dawn, July 16th, 2019
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Very good to see the youth of Ex FATA have Talent. AND also shame on Govt ESPECIALLY So called Change Tabdeli Sarkar... The KPK CM & Edu Minister must take Action to pay him the one & half year outstanding pays & also appoint him permenant on Disability Qouta.
Truly inspirational!
subhanallah
Respect for you sir!
We, as a nation, need to learn the resilience from him. Also, we should learn to work hard in all circumstances instead of looking at the political governments.
Mr Hussain deserves much better for his efforts and for being an inspiration to the all handicapped people. Local government needs to step-in with a permanent job and financial stimulus while encouraging him and facilitating him to lecture and inspire all types handicapped people to make a life for themselves.
Awe-inspiring
True Heroes
Hats off to his courage and bravery.
I don't think that after seeing him overcome such Himalayan obstacles to perform such good work and earn a honest living, any youth has any right to commit suicide for merely failing exam or love affairs or unemployment and financial difficulties.
I salute his grit and determination and hope this inspiring tale would give courage and brink back the unfortunate one's who are on the brink and have given up.
He is a strong professional with high level of positivity and is a role model for all of us. The government must give him a permanent job preferably in the education department and he needs to be rehabilitated by the governemnt as he has been randered impared in a law and order stricken incident.
Mashallah Amzing Teacher. All Pakistan Salute you sir, we are forever indebted to you and your courage. Thank you, you made my day.
These are the people who are silently, relentlessly keeping Pakistan alive. Our TV channels are clogged up with politicians, pundits and celebrities making noise, but behind them all, these are our country's real heroes. And they will never, never get the respect and honour they deserve.
How can one reach this brave man ? His postal address.
A true hero.
Hats off to Mr. Hussain.
Sir , you are my hero!
great respect for you SIR
The story leaves much to be desired... was Mr. Hussain teaching at the said government school as a full-time employee of the Schools Ed. Department or was he rendering his services under the framework of some informal education project such as BECS or NCHD? Highly doubt it’s the former because regular or even daily-wage contract teachers are government employees in grade BPS-16 or above. That means his salary, not stipend would have been more than a mere 6000/mo. Since it was only 6000 per month, I can only conclude that Mr. Hussain was quite possibly teaching students at a non formal community school (eg. Schools under BECS program) and not a ‘Government Primary School’ as reported above. Either way, his outstanding dues aught to be paid in full and he must apply for the recently announced regular teacher jobs in education dept. including Islamabad. Details are on FPSC website. Deadline to submit application is 22nd July 2019
A brave and courageous man and an inspiration to the many struggling but indomitable folks. How can one get in touch with him?
We salute to the teacher who deserved to be nominated a President Award from Government of Pakistan.(Chicago )
Can i be contacted with Mr.Gulzar Hussain as intention is to bind a good amount of stipend every month and will try to get electric wheel chair for him to honor his services. Regards Aamir aamirsultan86@gmail.com
Hi All, Can someone post Mr. Hussain's address, I need to send him donations for his services providing education to kids.
Thanks,
Can someone please provide this brave man's contact info so I can personally reach out to him and help him as much as needed
Proud of you Sir, hates off for you
Mianseb from New York
@Amir, 03039697927
@Fareed N, Gulzar Hussain 03039697927
Are the pharaohs of the land listening? The man deserves to be not only paid his backlog of salaries immediately but also a minimal equivalent sum equal to his pays as penalty for causing him hardships. Besides, the paltry salary being paid should be brought to a justified level keeping in view the payments being made to others in similar jobs.
Salute to this teacher. Authorities must pay a heed and grant him well.
can anyone send his contact number
Hats of to your sir......... Indian
Very Inspirational!! We need more people like Hussain to bring change in our village communities.
Very inspirational!! Pakistan will only change when our village children will get the gift of Quality Education through sincere people like Mr Hussain. Governments and politicians can’t change the future ofPakistan, it’s only possible through sincere and committed teachers and Awaam. Thank
@John Hussain, y the hell every single thing happened in pakistan linked directly or indirectly to pti govt., the things happened in past to be blamed to past govts. And I know it's govts duty to provide for the population but don't u think we also have some moral and social duties aswell