By: Muhammad Rehan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Station Commander Dera and Chairman Army Public School and College (APS&C), Qila Iqbal Garh, Brigadier Salman Adil Shah has said that youth are the architects of the future and students should use their education, abilities and character for the benefit of the country and its people.
He expressed these views while addressing the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony 2025-26 at Army Public School and College, Qila Iqbal Garh, where students who demonstrated outstanding academic performance were awarded prizes, certificates, cash awards and shields.
The ceremony was attended by Principal Group Captain Bashir Ahmed Chaudhry, teachers, parents and a large number of students.
Brigadier Salman Adil Shah congratulated the successful students and their parents, saying that education should not be limited to bookish knowledge but must also develop students’ moral values, intellectual abilities and practical skills to prepare them as responsible citizens.
He emphasised that close cooperation between parents and teachers was essential to achieving educational goals. He said APS&C students had consistently demonstrated excellent performance and brought recognition to their institution, region and country.
The Station Commander expressed confidence in the potential of Pakistani youth, noting that young people were making their mark in various fields, including education. He urged students to demonstrate strong character and ensure that their achievements benefited society.
On the occasion, Principal Group Captain Bashir Ahmed Chaudhry said that APS&C Fort Iqbal, Dera Ismail Khan, had been providing educational services since its establishment in 1989. He said the institution remained committed to delivering quality education and modern training while promoting strong moral values.
He highlighted the students’ performance in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) examinations, whose results were announced by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad, on July 29 and September 10, 2026, respectively.
The principal attributed the students’ achievements to their hard work, teachers’ dedication, guidance from section heads and cooperation from parents. He congratulated the successful students and their families and appreciated the efforts of the teaching and administrative staff.
During the ceremony, the Station Commander presented a shield to the principal in recognition of his services to the institution. Teachers and other staff members also received appreciation certificates, while students presented colourful tableaus. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion.
The ceremony concluded with a renewed commitment to promoting academic excellence, character building and quality education.
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