Pakistani Gold Medallist Dies by Suicide After Education Scam
· India · India Today, Indian Express
Laiba Ijaz, a 24-year-old physics gold medallist from Pakistan, was found dead in Islamabad on October 9. Her family alleges she died by suicide after losing PKR 93 lakh to a fraudster who promised her admission and a scholarship at Harvard University. PM Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an investigation and the arrest of those responsible for the scam. Authorities have confirmed at least one arrest in connection with the case.
Why it matters
The incident exposes the vulnerability of students to high-stakes education fraud and has prompted a direct intervention from the Pakistani government.
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