Character Building of young generation is must for establishing a corruption free society. We must inculcate high moral values as well as abhorrence against corruption in the minds of youth from the very beginning. These views were expressed by speakers at a Provincial level Inter-colleges Urdu Declamation Contest organised by NAB (KP) in collaboration with Islamia College University Peshawar at Khyber Union Hall, on Thursday.
Twenty one Public/Private Sector Colleges of the province participated in the declamation contest. VC Islamia College University Professor Dr Rasool Jan presided over the function while DG NAB (KP) Colonel Shahzad Anwar Bhatti (Retd) was the chief guest.
VC said that only youth, who possess tremendous talent, resilience, courage and ability to meet challenges, can change the destiny of the country and steer the country out of the present mess. He appreciated the NAB (KP) for arranging such meaningful programmes and assured all out support on behalf of the university to work collectively for this noble cause.
DG NAB (KP) stressed upon the students to adopt high moral values such as self-discipline, truthfulness, honesty, punctuality, fairness in dealings and respect for elders.
He added that students' speeches highly inspired him and their enthusiasm, talent and spirit reflect that the future of country is bright. Colonel Waheedullah Khan (Retd) Addl Director (A&P), Registrar Islamia college University Dr Sareer Badshah and Chief Organiser Islamia College University Abaseen Yousafzai also spoke on the occasion.
Earlier, students in their thought-provoking speeches urged upon all segments of the society to play their role in elimination of corruption from the society.
They also highlighted the importance of character building to establish a corruption free society. Ms Arzoo Fatima of Govt Girls Degree College Kohat Road Peshawar, Hassan Shakoor of Garrison Cadet College Kohat, Miss. Irum Raheem Marwat of FEF College for Girls Nothia Peshawar and Ms Fareeha Tariq of Fizaia Degree College Peshawar stood first, second, third and fourth respectively. DG NAB (KP) Shahzad Anwar Bhatti, Registrar Islamia College University Dr Sareer Badshah and Regional Head National Bank of Pakistan Atlas Khan jointly gave away cash prizes/Merit certificates to the winner of the contest. National Bank of Pakistan Regional Office Peshawar sponsored the event.