BAHAWALPUR: The 63rd founder’s day of Sadiq Public School concluded with a colourful ceremony at the school ground.
The event was marked by race, relay race, old boys’ race, tug of war (parents vs staff), karate, Equestrian show and march past. MNA Abdul Rehman Kanjo distributed prizes among the young sportsmen.
Addressing the event, Minister of State for Education Baleeghur Rehman said, “Future of Pakistan will depend on our talented and proficient youth. Despite a recent wave of terrorist attacks, the incidents of extremism have been mitigated. Promotion of education, economy, energy and eradication of extremism are top priorities of the government.”
Earlier, he was presented a guard of honour by schoolchildren. The school choir presented national songs dedicated to the armed forces.
Sadiq Public School Principal Professor Nauman Qureshi in his welcome address apprised the audience about performance of the school in both academics and co-curricular activities.