I come from a fairly privileged background in Pakistan, as both my parents had white collar jobs. We weren’t really rich though. Whenever we asked for something luxurious, the answer was ‘no’. But they were always prepared to invest whatever it took in our education, as they prioritised that above all else. So after I finished my mechanical engineering degree, I came to Australia to do my post grad studies. I first did my Masters in Engineering Management in Sydney, followed by a Masters in Energy Studies in Brisbane, which focused on low carbon solutions.
After I finished, I . . .