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Founders Day held at PAF College Sargodha

By our correspondents
February 22, 2016

ISLAMABAD: Founders Day was held at PAF College, Sargodha.Air Marshal Muhammad Saeed Khan, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, who is a Sargodhian himself, was the chief guest at the occasion.

While addressing the young students the Chief Guest said: “You are going to join this elite force which has lived up to its reputation of being among the best in the world. For this, you need to build in yourself a strong moral fiber and clear sense of values. Build up your character on these fine lines and work with a mission never to let your country down.”

Air Vice Marshal (retd) Sajid Habib, principal PAF College Sargodha, presented the annual report. The Chief Guest gave away prizes to the winning houses and individuals. The Academic Colour for overall excellence in academics was shared by Muhammad Ali, Zain-ul-Abideen, Ammar Ahmed, Tahir Yasin while Mohammad Sameer was declared the best athlete of the Year. Chigwell shield for sports was awarded to Munir House. General Service Training Cup for co-curricular activities was won by the Rafiqui House, while Chief of Air Staff trophy for academics was won by Safi House. Safi House also lifted the coveted Quaid-i-Azam shield for being overall Champion House of the Year.

The students of the college presented an impressive Gymnastics and Martial Art display and a well-synchronised PT show. The college also put up an attractive Aero modeling Display in which young boys maneuvered radio-controlled aircraft models in the air.A large number of serving and retired defence personnel, retired teachers, senior bureaucrats and parents of the students were present on the occasion.