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Governor Kundi attends Independence Day ceremony at Cadet College Battarasi

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MANSEHRA: A grand Independence Day ceremony was held at Pakistan Scouts Cadet College Battarasi, Mansehra, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi as the chief guest.

Governor Faisal Karim Kundi hoisted the national flag, cut the Independence Day cake and inaugurated a tree plantation campaign. He also visited the Martyrs’ Memorial, where special prayers were offered for the security, stability and progress of the country.

Principal Pakistan Scouts Cadet College Battarasi Brigadier (Retd) Abdul Hafeez, Adjutant Captain Hussain, Professor Ikram Sarwar, faculty members, cadets and other guests attended the ceremony.

Addressing the gathering, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said he was delighted to participate in the Independence Day ceremony at the college. He said Pakistan came into existence on August 14 after the people of the subcontinent made immense sacrifices for the establishment of the country.

The governor paid tribute to the Pakistan Army and security forces, saying their sacrifices had enabled the nation to live a free and peaceful life. He said Pakistan Scouts Cadet College Battarasi was playing an important role in promoting education, while its graduates were serving the country in various fields and contributing to national development.

Addressing the cadets, Governor Kundi urged them to utilize their abilities and energies for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. He said they would soon enter practical life and should play their role in strengthening the country, while remaining ready to make every sacrifice for the national interest.

He said the cadet college was not only providing quality education but was also playing an important role in character building, discipline and training of students. He assured the students that he would make every possible effort to address their issues and appreciated the college administration for its services in providing quality education and training.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal Brigadier (Retd) Abdul Hafeez welcomed the governor and other guests. He said Pakistan was facing various challenges and hostile elements were attempting to undermine the country, but the security forces had always rendered exemplary services for the defence of the nation.

He said that with the Pakistan Army standing firm, no enemy could dare look towards Pakistan with hostile intentions.

The principal said Pakistan Scouts Cadet College Battarasi was established by former Prime Minister Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto with the objective of preparing future leaders and talented individuals to serve the country. Thousands of students had graduated from the institution and were now serving Pakistan in different fields.

Brigadier (Retd) Abdul Hafeez expressed gratitude to Governor Faisal Karim Kundi for attending the ceremony at short notice and urged the cadets to devote their energies to education, discipline and character building.

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