"Ideally, none on my students ever have to experience the achievement gap, based on the work that we do every day, " Shaheed says.

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Community Development Foundation (CDF) Pakistan celebrated International Literacy Day 2012 at New Oxford Public School Mahar Colony Sakrand District Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh on 8th September 2012, with collaboration of NATPOW and UNESECO Pakistan.

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The two set up a hospital for mine workers after raising money from the community - the Shaheed Hospital in Dallirajhara is still cited as an example of a pioneering health initiative in India for the poor.

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"That's Milo Shaheed, " he said.

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