Sardar Aqib Mahmood

I decided to capture the moment after basking in the winter sunshine.

I can hardly believe that midterm exams are already here. It feels as though we only just began the semester, and now we find ourselves halfway through. There is still a great deal ahead—more examinations, comprehensive exam, and countless challenges to overcome. It feels overwhelming at times, but I am determined to take it one step at a time and keep moving forward.

Today, Dr. Waqas Shah paid a visit for a meetup. In 2010, when we were undergraduate students, we first connected through a Facebook group dedicated to Mathematics, and our shared passion for the subject turned us into friends. It was a wonderful meeting where we discussed our future goals, the potential for industry-based roles for mathematicians, and the growing contributions of Mathematics in fields like Machine Learning and Cybersecurity. I look forward to the day when Mathematics graduates will dominate industry positions in these areas.

A quality day spent with a dear friend and colleague who came to meet me at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. It was truly a great day, sharing conversations on any topic, taking a long walk after a hearty meal at Shalimar Ground, F6, and ending the day at the famous tea spot, Guddu's Hut at QAU. Thank you so much for visiting me!

There’s a unique pleasure in sitting under the moon's embrace on a chilly evening, sipping Guddu's tea. The tea, only from Guddu.

It was Aaliyan's day out, and we spent the entire day at . It's an amazing place to visit with children, offering them a unique experience. The valley is thoughtfully designed, with attention to every detail. I was pleasantly surprised to see a special lift for people with disabilities.

"You keep on learning and learning, and pretty soon you learn something no one has learned before"

- Richard Feynman

It's all about tea at the end.

The feeling of accomplishment was overwhelming after completing the hiking challenge.

صبح کلاس پر جاتے ہوئے ایسے مناظر کسی نعمت سے کم نہیں۔ ہم، جو پنجاب میں رہنے والے ہیں، ہمیشہ آلودگی سے بھرے ماحول اور چاروں طرف بلند و بالا عمارتوں کے عادی ہیں۔ لیکن یہاں، جب صبح کی نرم روشنی میں تروتازہ فضا اور پہاڑوں کے خوبصورت مناظر ہمارے سامنے آتے ہیں تو ایسا محسوس ہوتا ہے کہ قدرت اپنے حسین نظاروں سے ہمارے دن کا استقبال کر رہی ہے۔ یہ تازہ ہوا اور فطرت کے رنگ دل کو سکون بخشتے ہیں اور ہمیں ایک نئے جذبے سے دن کا آغاز کرنے کا احساس دلاتے ہیں۔