British outlets have highlighted Mahnoor Cheema IQ, reporting that the Pakistani student’s score is said to exceed the late physicist Stephen Hawking’s.
The buzz followed her interview on private media, which sparked wide coverage in the UK.
Mahnoor Cheema IQ: student reacts, plans next steps
Speaking to private media, Mahnoor said she was happy about the comparison but kept it grounded.
Furthermore, “Hawking was a scientist, I am still a student.”
She added that she has set a record with 23 A grades in A-Level exams and is now preparing for university,
Focusing on course prep and keeping her study routine simple, one subject at a time.
Messages of congratulations have poured in from around the world.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also applauded her achievement, which Mahnoor called an honour.
For many parents and students, her story is a boost of confidence at a time when Pakistan’s young talent is drawing global attention across science, technology and the arts.
The reaction at home has been one of pride and curiosity.
Teachers point to Mahnoor’s discipline, steady hours, tight focus, no shortcuts as the real lesson behind the headlines.
Education watchers say such stories can encourage merit based scholarships, stronger counselling in schools.
In addition, better support for top performers who want to study in Pakistan or abroad.
IQ comparisons often make news but what matters next is opportunity.
If Mahnoor’s momentum leads to the right labs, mentors and grants, Pakistan will gain more than a headline.
It will gain a future researcher and role model.
For now, the message is clear that work hard, stay humble, and let results speak.
