Cadet College Swat
| Cadet College Swat کیڈٹ کالج سوات | |
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| Location | |
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Gulibagh, Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan | |
| Coordinates | 34°53′06.0″N 72°26′28.3″E / 34.885000°N 72.441194°E |
| Information | |
| Motto | I CAN , I WILL |
| Established | 2011 |
| Principal | Brigadier (R) Zahid Naseem Akbar |
| Staff | 33 |
| Enrollment | ~600 |
| Campus size | 112 acres (45 ha) |
| Affiliation | Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Saidu Sharif, Swat |
| Demonym | Swatians |
| Website | cadetcollegeswat.edu.pk |
Cadet College Swat (CCS) is a military boarding school in Gulibagh, Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, established as a joint venture of the Pakistan Army and the provincial government.
The college spans 112 acres in the valley of Gulibagh, about 19 km from Mingora. It enrolls around 600 students in its residential and academic programs.
History
[edit]The idea of establishing a cadet college in Swat emerged in the aftermath of the 2009–2010 military operation that restored peace to the valley after years of militancy.[1] In recognition of the resilience and sacrifices of the people of Swat, the project was conceived as a means to provide quality, disciplined education to the youth of Malakand Division and to rebuild public confidence in state institutions.
The initiative was formally approved in 2010 through the joint efforts of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Pakistan Army.[2] The then Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, and the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti, played leading roles in launching the institution.
Cadet College Swat was inaugurated in 2011 under the leadership of its founding principal, Brigadier (R) Fazale Qadir.[3] The college quickly gained prominence as a flagship educational project in Malakand Division, symbolizing the region's transition from conflict to stability.
In recent years, the Board of Governors has overseen further development, including revised master plans and civil works to expand the campus.[4]
Campus
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The campus of Cadet College Swat spans around 112 acres in the scenic valley of Gulibagh. It is located roughly 19 kilometres (12 miles) from Mingora, providing a serene yet accessible environment.
The college facilities include the Sir Syed Academic Block, a sports complex with football and cricket grounds, futsal court, basketball and volleyball courts, and tennis courts. The campus also features a mosque, a multi-purpose auditorium hall, a library, a hospital, administration block, residential quarters (BoQs and MoQs), and cadet hostels. For physical training and military grooming, the college has a running track, parade ground, and equestrian facilities under the Horse and Saddle Club.[5]
Houses
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The college is subdivided into five houses:
| Colours | House | Named after | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Green | Jinnah | Muhammad Ali Jinnah | |
| Red | Iqbal | Allama Muhammad Iqbal | |
| Light Blue | Nishtar | Abdur Rab Nishtar | |
| Black | Johar | Mohammad Ali Jauhar | |
| Orange | Qadeer | Abdul Qadeer Khan | |
Principals
[edit]| # | Principal | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brig (R) Fazale Qadir, TBt | 2011 – 2013 |
| 2 | Air Cdre (R) Tayyab Naeem Akhtar, SI(M) | 2013 – 2018 |
| 3 | Brig (R) Khalid Nazir, SJ, SI(M) | 2018 – 2022 |
| 4 | Brig (R) Riaz Ahmed | 2022 – Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Brig (R) Zahid Naseem Akhtar | May 2025 – Present |
Board of Governors
[edit]| # | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Patron-in-Chief |
| 2 | Inspector General Frontier Corps (North) | Chairman BoGs |
| 3 | Commander Headquarters 6 Brigade | Chairman Executive Committee |
| 4 | Principal Cadet College Swat | Secretary |
| 5 | Secretary to Government of KP, Finance Department | Member |
| 6 | Secretary to Government of KP, Elementary & Secondary Education Department | Member |
| 7 | Commissioner Malakand Division | Member |
| 8 | Director, HRD (Education), Care of IGT&E Directorate, GHQ | Member |
| 9 | Chairman BISE Saidu Sharif, Swat | Member |
| 10 | Secretary to Government of KP, Planning & Development Department | Co-opted Member |
| 11 | Representative of Parents and Alumni | Co-opted Member |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Cadet College Swat: Symbol of peace and education in Malakand". The Express Tribune. 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Kayani inaugurates Cadet College Swat". Dawn. 30 October 2011.
- ^ "Cadet College Swat opens doors to first batch". The News International. 15 April 2012.
- ^ "KP govt allocates funds for expansion of Cadet College Swat". The News International. 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Cadet College Swat students excel in academics, sports". The News International. 21 March 2020.