About Me — Maaz Ahmad

Everything about my life to future aspirations

Image by Author. It's me on my convocation.

I am Maaz Ahmad, a 22-year-old boy from Pakistan. I have been “Maaz Ahmad” for 19 years of my life (which is funny if you think about it), as I was initially named Akbar Ahmad after I was born. Until my third year, that was my name, but due to my ailments and other factors, my grandparents changed it to Maaz Ahmad, believing Akbar wasn’t quite the right fit for me (or so I’ve been told).

My City

I actually belong to Lahore, one of the most densely populated cities in Pakistan, famous for its historical significance, architecture, and of course, delicious food. Nowadays, it’s also known for having one of the worst air quality indexes globally, but this hasn’t diminished my love for it. In fact, I’ve spent four years in the second-best capital in the world, Islamabad, which also happens to be the capital of Pakistan, yet I still hold my home city of Lahore close to my heart.

My Family

In my family, I am the youngest, with all the perks that come with being the youngest — along with the obligatory obedience to the elders. I have twin older siblings, a brother and a sister. They are both very kind to me, though I can’t resist teasing them daily. My father is a manager at one of the leading telecommunication companies in…