First Lady, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Member National Assembly of Pakistan, graced the 5th Passing Out Parade and Annual Parents’ Day at Bakhtawar Cadet College for Girls (BCCG) as the chief guest Friday.
First Lady inaugurated the college’s newly completed gymnasium and 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 college faculty before addressing the cadets and parents.
In her address, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari highlighted the college’s historic role as Pakistan’s first girls’ cadet college, established to empower young women through education, discipline, and leadership training. She praised cadets’ dedication, the faculty’s guidance and Sindh Government’s support, noting that these combined efforts have transformed BCCG into an institution producing confident, disciplined and globally competitive young leaders.
Reflecting on the legacy of prominent women leaders, she reminded the cadets of the example set by Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, emphasizing that education and leadership of girls is essential for Pakistan’s future. She encouraged the cadets to carry values of discipline, respect and resilience into every endeavour, and to always uphold the honour of their families and their country.
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 enrolls 423 cadets from across the country. The college provides modern facilities, including smart classrooms, science and computer labs, a digital library, gymnasium, swimming pool, sports grounds and comprehensive residential amenities. Its cadets have earned recognition in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities at provincial, national and international levels, reflecting the institution’s vision of nurturing future leaders.
In the college visitors’ book, MNA Aseefa Bhutto Zardari wrote, “Honoured to visit Bakhtawar Cadet College. We must appreciate President Asif Ali Zardari for his vision in creating this institute. May these bright cadets continue to succeed in all walks of life. May they serve Pakistan and make their country proud.”
Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari’s participation underscored the continuing commitment to empowering young women and highlighted the critical role of education, discipline, and leadership in shaping Pakistan’s future.