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Updated 23 Dec, 2016

Pakistani Twitter had been quiet for a while, but that was until it learned President Mamnoon Hussain's schooling secret.

On Wednesday, President Mamnoon revealed that he has never attended school and missed out on the joys of school life. Mamnoon, who was home-schooled, became the target for online trolls, but also inspired some introspection.

In case you're wondering, here's what went down.

Some people were just plain outraged by his lack of formal education.

Others thought it was great — in fact, they see his journey as inspirational!

Some are jealous, and who can blame them? Find us one person who likes waking up at 7am!

This woman thinks he scores points for truthfulness.

There were some sane voices in the room.

This guy thinks school doesn't guarantee smarts.

But a lack of schooling could have consequences, like...

Or...

Hmm, they do have a point.

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Muhammad Khizar Dec 23, 2016 05:20pm
For those who are still confused, Please explore before commenting. The president did not go to school but still he has an MBA form the most prestigious business school of Pakistan i.e. IBA. He should be a inspiration for all the young people in Pakistan.
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Alexey Dec 23, 2016 05:31pm
@Muhammad Khizar Please enlighten me, what use is his degree? Does he make any decisions? He chose this role for himself for all we know. I'm sorry but any politico coming up through Pakistani system will never be my inspiration. Period.
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Yaser Arafat Dec 23, 2016 05:31pm
That the difference...the people who went to school! are tweeting....
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