Dera Ghazi Khan’s Areeba Suleman wins prestigious Diana Award

DERA GHAZI KHAN: Areeba Suleman, founder of SHERISEPAKISTAN, an NGO dedicated to promoting education, has received the prestigious Diana Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to community service and social development.

The young social activist from Dera Ghazi Khan was honoured for her efforts to make a positive difference in society through her commitment to education and humanitarian work.

Prince William personally congratulated Areeba in a letter written on Kensington Palace stationery, acknowledging her resilience, courage, compassion and strong belief in the power of kindness.

Praising her achievements, Prince William described her impact on the community as “remarkable” and expressed gratitude for her compassionate leadership. He also said that Princess Diana would have been proud of her accomplishments.

The Diana Award is one of the most respected honours recognising young people who demonstrate exceptional commitment to social action, humanitarian causes and positive change in their communities.

The 2026 award ceremony recognised 198 outstanding young individuals from 44 countries, highlighting their contributions towards building a better and more inclusive society.

Areeba’s achievement has brought recognition to Dera Ghazi Khan and highlighted the growing role of young Pakistani social activists in addressing community challenges through education and public service.

Her recognition serves as an inspiration for young people, particularly those working at the grassroots level, to continue their efforts towards creating meaningful social change.