Faisal Amin Gandapur announces plans for equestrian training, modern academic facilities, sports infrastructure and improved residential services at Girls Cadet College D.I. Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan: Girls Cadet College Dera Ismail Khan (GCC D.I. Khan) has welcomed its first batch of female cadets, marking a step toward expanding access to quality education and structured training for girls from across Pakistan.
The welcoming ceremony was attended by cadets from different parts of the country, their parents, college administration and faculty members. Faisal Amin Gandapur, chairman of the college’s Board of Governors, was the chief guest.
Upon his arrival, Principal Lt. Col. (Retd.) Dr. Fazal Mahmood, Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), received him alongside faculty members and administrative staff.
Female staff members welcomed cadets arriving from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Punjab, Sindh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Commemorative cards and gifts were also distributed among the cadets.
During a session with cadets and their parents, Gandapur discussed the institution’s vision and future development plans. He said the college would contribute to women’s empowerment by providing education and training aligned with Islamic principles and local cultural values.
Following a briefing by the principal on the college’s requirements and future plans, Gandapur announced several proposed initiatives to improve the institution’s facilities and services.
The announcements included equestrian training for cadets, the provision of horses, immediate transport facilities for the campus, and the appointment of a qualified female medical officer and female nursing staff.
He also outlined plans to develop the college into a modern educational and training institution. The proposed projects include indoor and outdoor sports complexes, a firing range, a horse and saddle club, artificial track-and-field grounds, modern academic blocks, barracks and residential facilities.
Addressing the ceremony, Principal Dr. Fazal Mahmood outlined the college’s future direction. He said the institution aimed to prepare educated, capable and disciplined women who would be guided by Islamic teachings and cultural values and contribute effectively to national development.
He also expressed his commitment to developing the college in line with international standards.
Parents attending the event toured the campus facilities and expressed satisfaction with the arrangements. They described the establishment of Girls Cadet College D.I. Khan as an important step toward providing better educational and training opportunities for female students from southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other parts of the country.
The ceremony concluded with a luncheon hosted in honor of the cadets, their parents and other guests.
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