Zardari for developing Cadet College Petaro

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Monday called for chalking out a five-year plan to further develop Cadet College Petaro as per international standards, with modern facilities, equipment and technology.

He emphasized the need for adopting modern modes of imparting education to enable the youth to meet the 21st century challenges. The president expressed these views while chairing a meeting of the Special Board of Governors (BOG) of Cadet College Petaro (CCP) at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Karachi.

The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chairman BOG, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi, Chancellor Ziauddin University Karachi, Dr Asim Hussain, members of the board, senior government and military officers, and members of the College administration.

The board reviewed the college’s academic programs, educational achievements, development projects, and strategies for further strengthening the institution. President Asif Ali Zardari also urged the need for investing in children’s education to produce productive citizens to fulfill the country’s human resource needs in diverse fields.

He appreciated the achievements and pivotal role played by the cadet college in Pakistan’s educational and socio-economic development. Zardari stated that he was proud of the CCP that had made remarkable contributions to every sphere of national life and stood as a symbol of excellence and a model of discipline.

The president emphasized the need to further strengthen and improve the institution, enabling it to contribute in the educational development of the country.