SUKKUR: First Lady, Aseefa Bhutto attended the 5th Passing Out Parade and Annual Parents’ Day at Bakhtawar Cadet College for Girls, (BCCG) here on Friday.
During the event Aseefa also inaugurated the newly completed gymnasium, swimming pool, participated in a tree plantation ceremony, and officially opened the “Art & Science Exhibition 2025–26”. She later inspected the guard of honour and met the faculty.
Aseefa Bhutto highlighted the historic role of the college as Pakistan’s first girls’ cadet college, established to empower young women. Reflecting on the legacy of prominent women leaders, she reminded the cadets of the examples set by Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, emphasising that education and leadership of girls is essential for Pakistan’s future.
Encouraging the cadets to carry discipline, respect, and resilience into every endeavour, and to always uphold the honour of their families and their country, Aseefa praised their dedication, faculty’s guidance, and Sindh Government’s support, crediting them for transforming BCCG into an institution producing confident, disciplined, and globally competitive young leaders.
The First Lady also presented college crests and prizes to the cadets, witnessed march pasts, PT and gymnastic displays, and a karate show.
Established in 2017 and managed by the Pakistan Air Force BCCG currently enrols 423 cadets from across the country. The college provides modern facilities, including smart classrooms, science and computer labs, a digital library and comprehensive residential amenities. Its cadets have earned recognition in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities at provincial, national, and international levels.
Writing comments in the visitors’ Book, the First Lady mentioned, “Honoured to visit Bakhtawar Cadet College.” We must appreciate President Zardari for his vision to create the institute. May these bright cadets continue to succeed in all walks of life, serve Pakistan and make the country proud, she wrote.
