Begum Kalsoom Nawaz awards certificates to lady officers

Lahore: Graduation Ceremony of the 34th batch of students of PAF Finishing School, Islamabad was held at the Officers’ Mess, Air Headquarters Islamabad. Begum Kalsoom Nawaz Sharif, the honourable, First Lady of Islamic Republic of Pakistan was the Chief Guest on the occasion. On her arrival, she was received by Begum Shehla Tahir, President Pakistan Air Force Women Association and Patron in Chief of PAF Finishing School; Islamabad. The Chief Guest awarded the certificates to the graduating students.

While addressing at the graduation ceremony the Chief Guest said, “The womenfolk have a vital role to play in the betterment of any society. The saying that “Hands that rock the cradle, rule the world” is an apt description of women’s contribution in shaping the destiny of a nation. In fact, no society can afford to ignore women that account for half of its population. It is equally essential, more so for our daughters, to develop in themselves a dignified poise reflecting the aspirations of a Pakistan girl. The complexities of life are numerous, and to cope with them, it is necessary to benefit from a specialized institution like the Finishing School. Such institutions are moral faculties of our younger generation.”

Earlier, the director of the school Mrs. Nasreen Aurangzeb presented a report highlighting the main aspects of the training, which are aimed at transforming young girls into useful members of society. Later, Begum Shehla Tahir presented the crest of PAF Finishing School to the Chief Guest.

The PAF Finishing School was established in July 1996 for girls. It offers various courses in communication skills, languages, management, art of self presentation, domestic science, general culture, cuisine, protocol, art, child care, introduction to psychology and spiritual enrichment. PAF Finishing School is the first of its kind in Asia, which is a step by Pakistan Air Force towards the promotion of education and literacy in the country.