KARACHI: In a remarkable achievement for Pakistan, 15-year-old Marium Siddiq from Karachi has become the youngest person in the world to complete the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification, breaking the previous world record held by a candidate from India.
Marium successfully passed all 17 ACCA examinations in just over 18 months, accomplishing a feat that many accounting professionals spend years pursuing.
Alongside completing her O Levels, she has also completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Accounting, making her academic journey even more extraordinary.
The achievement has earned Marium a new world title, placing Pakistan at the forefront of global academic excellence in professional accountancy.
While most teenagers her age are preparing for school examinations, Marium has already completed one of the world’s most respected professional accounting qualifications—an accomplishment that has drawn widespread admiration from educators, professionals and students alike.
The news has been widely welcomed across academic circles and on social media, where many Pakistanis congratulated Marium and described her achievement as a source of national pride.
Education experts said her success demonstrates the potential of Pakistani youth to compete and excel at the highest international level.
Marium Siddiq’s accomplishment is being celebrated as an inspiring example of determination and perseverance, with many expressing hope that her record-breaking success will motivate countless other young Pakistanis to pursue ambitious academic and professional goals.
