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Her exceptional achievement brought her instant recognition in the global IT community, and she remained a source of inspiration throughout her short but remarkable life. In recognition of her extraordinary talent, Microsoft founder Bill Gates invited her to visit the company\u2019s headquarters in the United States when she was only ten years old. Arfa Karim received numerous national and international awards for her brilliance in the field of Information Technology. DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The nation paid tribute to Arfa Karim Randhawa, the world\u2019s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional, as her 14th death anniversary was observed today (Wednesday), remembering her remarkable achievements and lasting contribution to the field of information technology.Arfa Karim Randhawa was born on February 2, 1995, in a small village near Faisalabad. 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