11th Annual Parents’ Day ceremony held at Cadet College Pano Aqil
Chehra WebDesk
Sukkur The 11th Annual Parents’ Day ceremony was held today at Cadet College Pano Aqil with great enthusiasm. The Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Sukkur Deputy Commissioner Dr. M.B. Raja Dharejo, Principal and Project Director Pano Aqil Cadet College Colonel (R) Saadatullah, Vice Principal Shafqat Shah, Principal Cadet College Ghotki Brigadier Animal Khan, Principal of Cadet College Khairpur Colonel Amir Hayat, faculty members, and a large number of parents were also present. .
The Principal of the college, Colonel (R) Saadatullah, delivered the welcome address and presented the annual performance report of the institution. The Chief Guest, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, along with the college Principal, inspected the parade, during which cadets from Latif House, Z.A. Bhutto House, Bedil House, and Jinnah House displayed an impressive parade and saluted the Chief Guest.
A stunning gymnastics performance by the college cadets further highlighted the event.
On the occasion, Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah distributed cash prizes and shields among cadets who excelled in academic and extracurricular activities. Latif House won the Champion House Trophy for the year 2024-25. Individual awards were given to Cadet Muhammad Arsalan (Class 8), Cadet Ali Farhad (Matric), Cadet Mudassir Haider (First-Year Pre-Medical), and Cadet Abdul Razzaq (First-Year Pre-Engineering), while Cadet Murtaza received recognition for outstanding performance in sports. The Best Cadet of the Year award was won by Cadet Miraj Ahmed.
Later, the Chief Guest, accompanied by the Principal, visited the science exhibition and appreciated the innovative projects displayed by the cadets. He praised the cadets and faculty for their dedication to excellence in academics, discipline, and extracurricular activities.
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Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, while addressing said that Pakistan is on the path to improvement and will remain strong and steadfast. He urged people not to heed on news circulating on social media. He added that Pakistan has recently hosted several international events, including SCO summits, attended by heads of state and high-level delegations. He emphasized that the world recognizes Pakistan's immense potential, which is why investment is now coming into the country.
He highlighted that the Parents’ Day ceremony is a significant day for cadets' parents, as it reflects the hard work, dedication, and abilities of both the cadets and their families . Sharing his personal connection, he mentioned that his son was also a cadet, adding, "These cadets are the future of our country and will lead the nation forward."Mr. Shah said that the Sindh government is fully supporting all cadet colleges in the province to ensure that the new generation has access to quality education. He recalled that in 2008, when he was the District Nazim, the District Council Sukkur established Cadet College Pano Aqil. He also acknowledged the efforts of the late Chief Minister Sardar Ali Muhammad Khan Mahar and PPP leader Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, who played vital roles in the development of the college. The Minister also announced the solarization of Cadet College Pano Aqil and assured additional facilities for the institution. He also pledged to request the Chief Minister of Sindh for further support to enhance the facilities at the college.
