Message of Quaid-e-Azam still relevant

At the opening of the workshop on Building Management Capabilities being held in Islamabad on 18-21 February, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association (PBSA) Chief Commissioner S.P. Shahid recalled the powerful message of the first Chief Scout of Pakistan Mohammed Ali Jinnah delivered at his investiture in 1947.

The message is about the vital role of scouting in the character formation of youth, befriending all, helping other people at all times, and subordinating personal interest to the welfare of others for the attainment of universal brotherhood.

The Chief Commissioner said, “Scouting is as relevant today as it was 64 years ago”, in his address to provincial representatives attending the workshop. He reiterated his plan to involve the corporate sector for the growth of scouting and to work with colleges and universities in establishing open Scout groups across the country. Currently Pakistan has over half a million members.
Provincial associations sent 27 participants to the workshop with one participant from Bangladesh. This is the first ever APR workshop using the title Building Management Capabilities with the support of Asia-Pacific Regional office.

The four-day workshop is being held at the Global Development Village at the national headquarters of PBSA in Islamabad. Three important aspects of management are covered – basic management principles and theories, organizational structure, and human resources development. These were identified as the key areas that could bring change for the further development of Scouting in Pakistan.

PBSA National Secretary Ali Yameen Qureshi directs the workshop, with support from APR Director for Administration S Prassanna Shrivastava and local resource persons.
Regional Director Abdullah Rasheed reiterated the growth target of PBSA as stated in its vision statement 2020. He recalled the need for steady membership growth, effective volunteer management and the implementation of national strategies for growth designed in November 2007.
Immediately after the workshop, a Leader Training course will be organized from 23 February to 1st March. Another week will be devoted for a consultancy with executives of the APR office.

 

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