He Excelled in School. Then Economic Struggle Forced Him Out.

Noor Rehman stood at the entrance to his Class 3 classroom, carrying his report card with nervous hands. Highest rank. Once more. His instructor smiled with pride. His classmates cheered. For a short, special moment, the young boy felt his aspirations of being a soldier—of helping his country, of making his parents pleased—were achievable. Tha

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