Modern Education Key to Tackling Future Challenges: IG FC Balochistan North

Pishin (Khabar Daily) — Inspector General Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan North, Major General Atif Mujtaba, has emphasized that modern education is essential to meet future challenges, stating that cadet colleges are playing a vital role in providing quality education along with character-building training.
He expressed these views while addressing the annual prize distribution ceremony at Cadet College Pishin, where he highlighted the institution’s growing reputation as a model for other educational establishments.
Major General Atif Mujtaba urged parents to ensure their children receive proper education, describing them as the future of Pakistan. He noted that while Punjab has strong agriculture and industry, Balochistan is rich in minerals, which, if utilized effectively, could bring prosperity and development to the region.
“We must collectively focus on educating the next generation so they can serve Pakistan and take on leadership roles in the future,” he added.
Principal of Cadet College Pishin, Brigadier Asif Ali Kallu, also addressed the ceremony and briefed the IG FC on completed, ongoing, and upcoming development projects at the college.
During the visit, the IG FC inaugurated several facilities including an auditorium, library, riding club, and water filtration plant. He also opened a newly developed grassy football ground by kicking off a ceremonial match.
The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Chairman Public Accounts Committee Balochistan Assembly Haji Asghar Khan Tareen, Chairman Law and Parliamentary Affairs Committee Syed Zafar Ali Agha, Chairman Balochistan Board Dr. Muhammad Ishaq, Controller Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, and other officials.
Cadets presented a guard of honor to the chief guest, who later met faculty members and praised the college’s performance. Awards, certificates, and special prizes were distributed among students who excelled in academic and extracurricular activities.
The IG FC also visited Cadet College Qila Abdullah in Pishin, where he assured that construction work on the college building would be completed soon. He interacted with students and staff, reiterating that education remains the foundation of progress.
The visit concluded with a plantation drive, where the IG FC planted a tree alongside faculty members, marking the start of a tree-planting campaign.