ISLAMABAD, DEC 5 /DNA/ – Zainab Nawaz, a student of O level, has earned pride for Pakistan by winning the Gold Award in the senior category of prestigious The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025. Her achievement stands out among 53,434 entries submitted from 56 Commonwealth member countries.

Established in 1883 by the Royal Commonwealth Society, The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest international writing contest for schools. It invites young writers to explore themes aligned with Commonwealth values and global issues. This year’s theme, “Our Commonwealth Journey,” challenged participants to reflect on geographical, historical, or personal journeys.

In the senior category, for ages 14 to 18, Zainab demonstrated exceptional creativity and insight in her essay titled “National Legends and folklore can take us on a journey through history and culture. Retell a famous folklore from your own or another commonwealth country in a surprising way.” She uniquely reimagined the iconic tragic love story of Sohni Mahiwal, capturing the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Zainab, an avid reader and passionate creative writer, has previously earned Silver and Bronze awards in the junior category of this competition, highlighting her continued dedication and growth as a young literary talent.

The Royal Commonwealth Society has congratulated Zainab on her outstanding accomplishment, which brings pride to Pakistan and exemplifies the power of storytelling to connect cultures across the Commonwealth.