LAHORE: The Founders Day was held at the Pakistan Air Force College, Sargodha, on Saturday, says a press release.

In his address, chief guest Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan said: “The world is progressing in every field at a very fast pace. The time ahead will continue to pose formidable challenges before you, but a solid academic foundation and wholesome personality will enable you to face all odds with courage. Thus, it is your responsibility to fully prepare yourselves to cope with these emerging challenges. I will urge that moral strength determines a person’s worth in challenging times. Develop your personality to a level that allows you to become a leader.”

He said: “Remember, great leadership is built around personal example, flawless character, sound integrity, intellectual prowess, adherence to merit, a clear sense of right and wrong and compassion. You must build these traits to the highest degree, worthy of setting example to be emulated by others.”

He congratulated the parents on the success of their children and also commended the faculty members on their excellent job.

The chief guest gave away prizes to the winning houses and individuals. The Academic Colour for overall excellence in academics were received by Hamza Ahmad (Iqbal House), Waqas Ahmed (Munir House), M Ayyan (Younas House), Umar Khalid (Alauddin House) and Muhammad Ali (Alauddin House).

Hamid Nawaz (Alauddin House) was declared the best athlete of the year. Chigwell shield for sports was received by Alauddin House. General Service Training Cup for co-curricular activities was won by Alauddin House, while Chief of Air Staff trophy for academics was won by Munir House. Munir House lifted the coveted Quaid-e-Azam Shield for being overall Champion House of the Year.

Earlier, retired Air Vice Marshal Qasim Masood Khan, Principal PAF College Sargodha, presented the annual report.

The students presented an impressive Gymnastics and Martial Art display and a well-synchronized PT show. The college also put up an attractive aero modeling display in which young boys manoeuvred radio-controlled aircraft models in the air.

Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2019