“What I learned that day was unforgettable: never underestimate a mother, never overuse your authority, and never slap a child who has access to a better story than yours.”

— Azeez Ahmad Zai

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Azeez Ahmad Zai

Azeez Ahmad Zai is a member of the Pakistan Audit and Accounts Service, which is part of the Civil Service of Pakistan. Over the course of his career, he has served in a variety of financial manage…

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