Assalam-u-alaikum

                           I welcome you all on behalf of the member of faculty and cadets on the 10^th parents’ Day of Garrison Cadet College, Kohat. It is a matter of great honour, privilege and pleasure for us to have you all with us on this auspicious occasion.

                               Garrison Cadet College, Kohat, is now a decade old. In this short span of time, the college has made remarkable progress in all fields. The result produced by the college in F.Sc, and Matric exam held so far are praiseworthy. In 2003, Kohat Board 9^th class examination, two of our cadets topped the board. Eight other cadets secured various positions in first ten. In total of 68 cadets appeared, 58 got 80% and above marks and remaining 10 obtained 70 and above marks. In matric, 43 cadets appeared in the exam. Out of these 25 cadets got A-1 grade and other 18 got A grade. Similarly in F.Sc Part-1 and Part-2, 144 cadets appeared, 54 got first division, 84 passed in second Division, 4 got third division and 4 failed. Though this result is not encouraging but it is a substantial progress on earlier results and Inshallah it will improve further with every passing year. Our college actively participates in inter college co-curricular and extra curricular fixtures all over Pakistan. Our Cadets participates in inter Pakistan English, Urdu, and Pushto debate in Cadet College Razmak where our team was declared runner up. Another team of cadets participated in all Pakistan Elite Institution Talent Contest 2003 in Cadet College Larkana, Where the team was declared 4^th amongst 18 Colleges. Our teams Participated in Kohat Board Sports Championship, and won Kohat Board inter College sports Championship Trophy 2002-2003. one of our cadets was declared best sportsman of the year and got a Gold Medal.

                          In addition our four cadets represented N.W.F.P in inter Provincial under 16 Table Tennis Championship and won third position for the province. The college is also maintaining a very high standard of discipline. By the grace of Allah, this college has taken off very well and today it stands shoulder to shoulder with the other cadet colleges of the country.

                           Besides quality education, we lay a lot of emphasis on discipline, physical fitness, character building, and a wholesome range of co-curricular & extra curricular activities. The cadets get appropriate time for studies, sports, PT, Drill and recreation. Our Endeavour is to produce well-groomed balanced personalities. Garrison Cadet College is a self financing institution. The college was given some money by6 the federal government for construction initially required buildings and some funds for construction of third hostel by the N.W.F.P government there after, no more funds have been provided by the federal or provincial government. Whatever enormous developmental work has been carried out during the last few years, has been accomplished on self-help basis. During last one year we have got sui gas connection for the college at a cost of Rs. One Million plus. We have also constructed a mess with hostel No.3, arranged furnishing of the new hostel, installed F-6 aircraft, redesigned main gate, constructed a vehicles shed, and laid three large lawns in the college. These all projects have cost us a huge amount of Rs 16 Lac. In addition we have also started two major projects, one is swimming pool of international standard, our honourable chief guest has just laid its foundation stone, and other is the construction of three houses for the faculty members. These two projects are likely to cost us seven million plus. To make this college a wholesome residential institution, we still have a lot more to do. An addition of one more hostel for 100 cadets, and auditorium for a capacity of about 1000 people, two squash courts, a residential colony for the faculty members, residential barrack for administration and lower staff, storage accommodation and about 5km link roads, would complete basic and essential needs of the college. All these projects need a lot of money, which cannot be collected wit in a short period of time. In order to have all these facilities we have plan to undertake these projects in a phased programmed after due prioritization. Inshallah we will accomplish all these projects and make it a model institution of this country. Taking this opportunity of availability of parents and wardens, I will request for your cooperation in this regard also.

                      At the end, I would like to extend my profound thanks and gratitude to Lieutenant General Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai, who has been extremely gracious to spare time out of his very busy schedule and traveled all the way from Peshawar to be with us the Garrisonian this Morning.

                      I also thank our honourable guests and the parents who have joined us this auspicious occasion.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Pakistan Zindabad !

Garrison cadet College, Kohat Paindabad