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Hey there, I’m Muhammad Yaseen, but you’ll find “Keerio” tagged onto my name on my ID card—it’s my family surname, you know? I come from a pretty well-off family in Deh 17 Fareed Keerio. My maternal grandpa owned a whopping 1000 acres of land around there, and my paternal grandpa, Lakho Jam, had a cool 100 acres under his belt.

My old man, Khair Muhammad, the third son of Wadero Lakho Jam Keerio, was a brave man of the area. He was both a landlord and an enthusiastic teacher who dedicated a good 33 years of his life to the Government of Sindh’s education system. He retired at the ripe age of 60 and passed away on February 8, 2015, in the Cardiology ward of Peoples Medical College Nawabshah, all thanks to a pesky heart attack. He’s resting peacefully in the Haji Keerio village graveyard. He left behind four sons and four daughters from two marriages, including yours truly, Muhammad Yaseen.

My academic journey kicked off at the Government Primary and Higher School in Majeed Keerio. I started slow, not really into school until I hit Class 6. From then on, I was a top dog in class, consistently bagging the first position. Mr. Muhammad Idress, our headmaster, even gave me the Holy Quran as a prize, which still sits proudly in my home.

As I graduated from Class 12, I attended Government College Nawabshah, which was 25 kilometers away from my village. I lived in the college hostel because I was a dedicated learner, but I’d make my way home every two weeks to stay connected with the fam. My intermediate exams? Well, let’s just say I aced those big time.

My love for pharmacy took me on a four-year B. Pharmacy adventure, and I aced it without stumbling once. After graduating with first-class honors, I did my internship gig at Pfizer Laboratories in West Warf, Karachi.

After completing my Pfizer internship, I was thrilled to secure admission in the M.Phil Pharmacology program. My excitement knew no bounds, and I dove into my studies with enthusiasm. The coursework was challenging, but I was determined to excel.

However, there was a small hiccup. My supervisors, Mr. Shoukat Bhatti and Ali Muhammad Soomro, while knowledgeable, didn’t hold Ph.D. degrees. This meant they couldn’t provide the kind of guidance I needed for my research work. It was like trying to navigate a ship without a compass.

As you can imagine, it became increasingly frustrating. Research work is the heart and soul of an M.Phil program, and I felt like I was spinning my wheels. My dreams of making a meaningful contribution to pharmacology were slipping away, and I became disheartened.

Eventually, I had to make a tough decision. I left the Faculty of Pharmacy, feeling a mix of disappointment and relief. My journey took an unexpected turn when I landed a job at Baqai Medical University as a pharmacist in BAQAI Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (BICVD) ,North Nazimabad, Karachi.

Working at Baqai Medical University was a fresh start for me. I immersed myself in my new role, using the knowledge I had gained during my studies to provide the best care possible to patients. The fast-paced environment and the opportunity to interact with medical professionals from various fields were incredibly rewarding.

I spent more than two years at Baqai, and during that time, I continued to learn and grow in my career. It was a valuable experience that helped me find my footing once again after the setbacks in my academic journey.

Life has its twists and turns, and my path led me from academia to the bustling world of healthcare in North Nazimabad, Karachi. While it wasn’t what I initially envisioned, it became an important chapter in my journey, and I’m grateful for the opportunities and experiences it brought my way.

Throughout my educational journey, I’ve danced to the rhythm of my own drumbeat. Unlike the traditional classroom norms that demand rote memorization of content, be it songs, poetry, or even the national anthem, I’ve steered clear of memorizing.

Instead, my learning has thrived on curiosity. I’ve delved deep into subjects, seeking understanding rather than mere regurgitation. In a world that often prioritizes memorization, I’ve chosen the path of genuine comprehension, driven by an insatiable appetite for knowledge. And that’s me, Muhammad Yaseen, in a nutshell.