APS survivor Ahmad Nawaz honoured with British Empire Medal
Pakistan
Nawaz survived APS incident a decade ago and his journey now inspires many
LONDON (Haseeb Arslan) - Army Public School survivor Ahmad Nawaz has been awarded the British Empire Medal by HM King Charles III for his dedication to youth empowerment.
Sharing the news on X (formerly Twitter), he expressed gratitude for the recognition and support from friends.
Nawaz looks forward to meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace this summer to advocate for global youth struggles.
A decade ago, he survived the APS incident. His journey now inspires many.
APS survivor Ahmad Nawaz: A proud son of Pakistan with indomitable courage wins laurels
OXFORD UNION LAURELS
In 2022, Ahmad Nawaz, a survivor of Army Public School (APS) brutal attack in 2014, inspired many due to his indomitable courage and willpower after becoming the youngest president of the Oxford Union.
Ahmad Nawaz, a brave son of Peshawar, who survived APS massacre on Dec 16, 2014, made headlines when he was elected the youngest president of the prestigious Oxford University’s Union with a history going back to 1825.
Born at the resident of Muhammad Nawaz at Peshawar, Nawaz had received multiple bullets wounds including arms and chest at APS attack that claimed lives of around 150 students and teachers including its Principal Tahira Qazi.
Ahmad Nawaz, who remained student of Philosophy and Theology from Lady Margaret Hall of the Oxford University, had secured 517 votes against Anjali Ramanathan 422 votes and Rachel Ojo 187 votes.
