10/03/2026
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Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro
Village Dehat District, Naushahro Feroz
Success stories often begin with comfort, but some begin with challenges that would discourage most people.
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Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro is one such remarkable personality.
Born in Pakistan, he faced a life-changing challenge when polio affected his left leg at just 10 months old. For many, such a condition might have limited dreams. But for Dr. Soomro, it became a motivation to prove that determination is stronger than physical limitations.
With exceptional dedication, he pursued higher education in Computer Science, earning his B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. His passion for knowledge later took him to Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, where he completed his Ph.D. in Computer Applications and likewise earned all three degrees in Computer Science.
During his Ph.D. journey, his brilliance was recognized internationally. He received the Exemplary Foreign Student Award (1998) and later received Exemplary Graduate Award (1999) from Zhejiang University.
With more than 31 years of experience, Dr. Soomro has served as a computer scientist, researcher, administrator, and educator. He has held prestigious leadership roles including Coordinator, Head of Department, Dean, Head of Academic Affairs, and Rector.
Currently, he serves as Professor of Computer Science and Rector at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, shaping the future of higher education in Pakistan.
His academic contributions are equally impressive.
Dr. Soomro has published over 100 peer-reviewed research papers and has worked with international accreditation bodies such as ABET (USA), NBEAC, NCEAC, HEC Pakistan, KHDA Dubai, and the UAE Ministry of Higher Education.
Beyond technology, he is also a poet, writer, translator, and social worker, having published poetry in Sindhi and Urdu and translated Islamic literature into English and Urdu.
Globally, his work has been recognized through his leadership in professional organizations. He has been an IEEE member since 2000, became a Senior Member in 2005, and currently serves as IEEE Computer Society R10 Regional Coordinator (2026) and Chair IEEE Karachi Section (2024–2025).
In 2021, he made history again by becoming the first Pakistani recognized as an IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Visitor and the only Pakistani honored as a Distinguished Contributor in the inaugural class of IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Contributors.
Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro’s life is a powerful reminder that true strength lies not in physical ability but in determination, knowledge, and perseverance.
His journey continues to inspire students, researchers, and professionals across Pakistan and beyond.
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