First Lady, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Member of the 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 today.
The 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, Bibi 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 the cadets’ dedication, the
faculty’s guidance and the 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 the values of discipline, respect and resilience into
every endeavour, and to always uphold the honour of their families and their country.
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, with the support of
Government of Sindh, 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, Bibi 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.
