In Karachi, life moved within invisible lines drawn by geography, expectation, and tradition. Early on, I learned to navigate these boundaries by quietly questioning, “Why not?”—a phrase that lingered gently, persistently guiding my steps toward something beyond my immediate reach. At Lafayette, this question evolved from whispered inquiry into a defining voice, pushing me to cross new thresholds, bridging cultures and dreams.
Each decision became a quiet rebellion against limitation. When education remained inaccessible for peers back home, I wondered—why not bridge that divide myself? This led me to become an SAT tutor and counselor, connecting Pakistani students with transformative opportunities abroad. At Muse by SABAQ, crafting the MeraSabaq Tab felt like silently pushing open doors previously closed, allowing thousands of underserved children access to digital learning. Joining WAR’s board wasn’t comfortable—it was necessary; I confronted painful truths about gender-based violence, compelled by a belief that justice requires courage, not silence.
Arriving at Lafayette, “why not?” gained momentum. A semester in London inspired Kumo—because why not introduce Karachi to the soft wonder of Japanese soufflé pancakes? Frequent dinners booked on OpenTable at Aman’s downtown made me ask—why not digitize Pakistan’s dining experience through Spots? And as I built Voltage Fitness, introducing performance-focused apparel first in Karachi and then Lafayette, I realized I was driven not by success itself, but by the profound belief that barriers should never hold dreams hostage.
At Lafayette, I learned leadership isn’t measured in titles but in the quiet spaces—the earnest dialogue as RA late at night, the whispered prayers during MSA iftars, or carefully crafted stories in Global Expressions.
Each chapter of my journey was sparked by one simple yet endlessly powerful question—”Why not?” Lafayette didn’t merely answer; it gave me the courage to keep asking |
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| Academic Activity / Award |
Total years participated |
Briefly describe your involvement |
| Dean’s List |
3 |
Academic Honor awarded to Students with a 3.6 or higher GPA in a semester. Awarded Dean’s List 4/7 semesters at Lafayette College |
| Bergh Scholar |
1 |
Researched and modeled environmental and economic dynamics in the U.S. cellphone industry with Professor Ruebeck. Developed an agent-based computational model using Net Logo to simulate the environmental implications of quality choices in a vertically differentiated oligopoly, exploring the effects of incentive-based policies like deposit-refund systems on consumer disposal behavior and presented findings at 2 National Conventions (SHPE AND NSBE) and featured in the Lafayette Alumni Magazine. https://magazine.lafayette.edu/making-a-mark/ |
| Excel Scholar |
0.5 |
Researched Quantum emissions in Semi conductors in the Physics Lab with Professor Exarhos and assisted her in her research paper |
| Omicron Delta Epsilon |
2 |
Member of National Honor’s Society for Students extraordinary in Economics |
| Pi Mu Epsilon |
2 |
Member of National Honor’s Society for Students extraordinary in Math |
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| Campus Service Activity/Award |
Total years participated |
Briefly describe your involvement |
| Global Expressions Magazine |
1 |
Chief Editor of Global Expressions Magazine – Writing Beyond the Mother Tongue, worked with Professor Kang to promote international students to write articles in their language and English, helping international students write in English while also promoting cultural diversity at Lafayette. Also organized the Annual Global Expressions Writing Competition where student’s write about their experiences abroad and winners get prizes |
| Resident Advisor |
3 |
RA all 3 years at Lafayette, organized programs for communities, upheld rules and regulations during bi-weekly rounds, promoted communal bonding and provided key information to residents through Community Meetings. Worked as both a first-year and an Upperclassmen RA |
| ITS Assistant |
2 |
Assisted ITS in the Tech Lounge with troubleshooting technical difficulties that students and faculty faced. Worked with Hannah Tatu and Jared Klimas to provide IT Assistance |
| Association of Computing and Machinery (ACM) |
1 |
Board Member for ACM, held events for Computer Science majors such as alumni networking events, game nights, and the annual Laf-Lehigh Hackathon. Liason between students and the CS Department in to improve the major for students. |
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| Community Service |
Total years participated |
Briefly describe your involvement |
| WAR |
4 |
Board Member of WAR, Pakistani NGO created to address gender-based violence in Pakistan. Held fundraisers, communicated with pro-bono lawyers to help victims of domestic abuse, and raised awareness through educational programs |
| Microsoft |
1 |
Developed and taught a brand new CS Curriculum for underprivileged middle school students in Ohio, partnered with Microsoft to create the Curriculum and promote it in schools throughout the US with the aim of bringing equitable education throughout the US. |
| Cedar College – SAT Tutor |
1 |
SAT Tutor in the biggest high school in my home city, provided SAT tutorship free of cost to help students go abroad for higher education. Taught a total of 150 students across 2 different campuses |
| Invicta Career Counseling |
2 |
Acted as a College Counselor for Students in Pakistan remotely. Assisted them with the entire process of applying to US universities and colleges as a highschooler in Pakistan. Counseling led to 10 children getting offers from US Colleges with a combined total scholarship of $200,000 |
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| Athletic Activity/Award |
Total years participated |
Briefly describe your involvement |
| Club Soccer |
4 |
Winner of ISA World Cup 2022 and Runner up of ISA World Cup 2023 |
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| Special Interest Activity/Award |
Total years participated |
Briefly describe your involvement |
| Voltage Fitness |
2 |
Founded and scaled a nationwide activewear brand from concept to launch, overseeing end-to-end business operations, product design, and supply chain management, achieving $20,000 in gross revenue. Led cross-functional collaborations with models, photographers, and marketing directors to create impactful campaigns, generating 100,000+ views on social media and establishing a strong brand presence. Partnered with the Lafayette College Store to bring Voltage Apparel to Lafayette, a first in the Campus’s and Pakistan’s history. https://thevoltagefitness.com/ |
| Dyer Center Spark Contest |
1 |
Pitched Voltage Fitness in a competition and earned $3000 to work on the product |
| Spots |
2 |
Developed and founded Spots, Pakistan’s first restaurant reservation platform, aiming to digitize the dining industry in Pakistan. Inspired by OpenTable in the US. Currently at 30 restaurants signed up and 100 users in a closed beta program. Web Application developed and mobile application under developement. |
| Kumo |
1 |
Founded Kumo, a dessert store in Karachi, Pakistan. Sell Japanese Souffle Pancakes, a first for the city of Karachi. Currently at 150 orders placed. |
| Tesla |
1 |
Technical Program Management Intern at Tesla – developed Knowledge Assist, an AI Chatbot for Tesla Service Centers across North America. Worked with Gateway closely to obtain this offer and provide guidance to future students. |
| SpaceX |
1 |
Collaborated with the CFA of SpaceX to create financial forecasts |
| Muse by Sabaq |
1 |
Created the meraSabaqTab (literally my lesson tablet) in Pakistan. An award-winning android tablet to provide easily accessible digital education to children throughout the country. This application came pre-loaded with learning content for elementary school children in English and Urdu to promote a better, more suitable curriculum for children that may not have access to expensive education. This was implemented in 700 schools across the country |
| Trakker Private Ltd |
1 |
Developed the TPL Life Mobile App, an app purpose built to provide digital insurance as an application for the first time in Pakistan. The application was downloaded 10,0000+ times on the Google Play Store |
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