Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee & Sub-Committees Orientation, Induction and Meeting Bangkok
Best Scout of the year Camp All Punjab Snow Hike
Dialogue between Youth & Parliamentarian/ Association of “Top / Achiever “ Scout (ATAS) Policy Makers 31st January, 2019
APR Induction & Orientation Meeting Suneheri Yadain (Abdul Mannan)
Appointments in APR Sub-Committee Arbaz Khan (Myself) from PBSA
19th Provincial Council Meeting of Sindh Photo Contest Boy Scouts Association
Scouts on the Air Gone Home
Scouting Activities at Amin House Up Coming National & International Events Feb, 2019
Best Scout of the Year Camp
Selection Camp for the Best Shaheen/Scout/Rover of the year 2018 was held from 16th-19th January, 2019 at National Headquarters, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association. 21 Scouts participated in this camp. Mr. ZahidMahboob, Director Training &Programme / Secretary, PBSA was the Chairman of the Selection Team. Other Team members included Mr. Abdul SamadChishti Secretary AJK BSA, Mr. Muhammad Tariq Qureshi Secretary Punjab BSA, Mr. Muhammad Wali Dy. Secretary GB BSA, Mr. Abdul Gaffar Butt Leader Trainer, Mr. FarhanShahid Best Rover of the year 2017, Mr. ShakirUllah (Gold Medalist) Rep. of National Youth Council, Maj. (R) Shafqatullah (Gold Medalist) Rep. of Golden Circle and Mr. Asif Mahmood Secretary National Training and Program Sub-Committee. Following scouts from different Provincial Associations participated: SHAHEEN SCOUTS BOY SCOUTS AqibSaqib - AJK BSA Raja Abdul MoeezKayani - AJK BSA Haseebullah - Balochistan BSA Muhammad Salman Niazi - Balochistan BSA Mushtaq Ahmad - FATA BSA Yasir Jamil - FATA BSA Eshan Ahmad - Islamabad BSA Muhammad Zuhaib - Islamabad BSA Aminullah - KP BSA Farrukh Jalal - KP BSA Taimoor Hassan - PIA BSA Abdul Qadeer - PIA BSA Ali Zayaan - Sindh BS AbdurRehman - Punjab BSA Irfan Ali - Sindh BSAA ROVER SCOUTS Dawood Khan - Balochistan BSA Saeed-ur-Rehman Tahir - Islamabad BSA Amjad Ali - KP BSA Hamza Anwar - PIA BSA Omer Abbas - Punjab BSA ZeeshanDamani - Sindh BSA
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Dialogue between Youth & Parliamentarian / Policy Makers
Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency (PILDAT) and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) organized a constructive dialogue between youth and Parliamentarians/ Policymakers on Democracy and Peaceful Governance and Sustainable Development in Pakistan at Serena Hotel, Islamabad on 31st December 2019. The youth from Pakistan Boy Scouts Association (PBSA) was also invited to participate in this dialogue.
Mr. Asad Qaiser, Speaker National assembly chaired the event. Parliamentarians including Mr. Usman Dar Special advisor to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Ms. Wajiha Akram Parliamentary Secretary on Education and some other representing all prominent political parties were present to shares their performance/point of views with the youth. Some selected youth were provided the opportunity to ask their questions related to the topic. Mr. Ahmad Bilal, President PILDAT and Mr. Ignacio Artaza, Resident Representative UNDP were also present on the occasion. Representative youth from National Youth Council, PBSA attended the event and share their point of view in scouting perspective.
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APR Induction & Orientation Meeting
APR Induction & Orientation for the APR Scout & Sub Committee (s) of Asia Pacific Region was held at Indonesian Embassy at Bangkok from 24-29 January, 2019.
It was hosted by Chairman APR Scout Committee Mr. Ahmad Rusdi’s Ambassador of Indonesia at Thailand. This was a joint venture of Asia Pacific Region, National Scout Organization of Thailand & Scout Association of Japan and Green Pramuka (Indonesia).
Following Committee(s) for the term 2018-21 were inducted and oriented: - APR Scout Committee - APR Programme Sub Committee - APR Adults in Scouting Sub Committee - APR Governance Sub Committee - APR Financial Sub Committee - APR Communication & Partnership Sub-Committee
Meetings of the following committees waere also held: - APR Scout Foundation Management Committee - APR Awards Committee - APR Scouts Supply Chain Inc. Management Team
Cow Boy Party was also hosted by National Scout Organization of Thailand in the honour of all participants.
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Appointments in Sub-Committee from PBSA
Pakistan Boy Scouts Association has been represented in the following Asia Pacific Regional Sub-Committee for the next three years 2018-2021: - Mr. Zahid Mahboob - Vice Chairman APR Adults in Scouting Sub-Committee - Mr. Rizwan Jaffer - Vice Chairman APR Scouting Profile Sub-Committee - Mr. Sabir Hussain Niazi - Member APR Governance Sub Committee - Mr. Zubair Al-Farooq Lodhi - Member APR Finance Sub-Committee
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19th Provincial Council Meeting of Sindh BSA
19th Meeting of the Provincial Council of Sindh Boy Scouts Association was held on 28th January 2019 at Governor House, Karachi. Governor and Chief Scout Sindh Mr. Imran Ismail presided the meeting. Former Provincial Commissioner Sindh BSA Mr. Muhammad Siddique Memon was also present on the occasion. All the members of provincial Council participated in the meeting. Different matters of Sindh BSA were discussed in the meeting. The house unanimously elected Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah, Chief Secretary Sindh as Provincial Commissioner of Sindh BSA. The house also acknowledged the services of Mr. Muhammad Siddique Memon for the growth and promotion of scouting in Sindh and elected him as Chief Patron of Sinsh BSA. The meeting was ended with the vote of thanks.
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Scouts on the Air
Members National Youth Council PBSA had the opportunity to express their views on Radio Pakistan in the Program JAIZA on 31st Jan 2019. Mr. ShakirUllahChairman NYC and MrSiraz Ahmad Secretary NYC shared their views on youth initiatives of PBSA in the perspective of SDGs. This was the first experience of NYC members to raise their voice through mass media. Hopefully, this learning will enhance the experience of the NYC members and be a source of spreading and sharing the scout initiatives to inspire the non-scout youth as well.
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Scouting Activities at Amin House
Rose Educational Society organized two different special camps for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts at Amin House, Karachi on 25th and 26th January 2019 respectively. The main focus of the camp was growth of Girls and Boys in Scouting in the context of UN SDGs. A large number of girl scouts and boy scouts from Layari, Karachi participated in these camps. Besides the traditional activities of scout camping, participants were introduced SDGs and the role of scouts to implement SDGs during scout activities. Mr. Anwar Ali Bhatti and other members and supporters of Rose Educational Society visited the camps and addressed the scouts. They appreciated the efforts of the organizers and congratulated the team for successfully organizing the camps.
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6th All Punjab Snow Hike for Rover Scouts & Leaders
6th All Punjab Snow Hike was organized by Punjab Boy Scouts Association from 25th to 28th January, 2019. Hike participants reported at Snow covered Scouts Nasheman, Ghoragali on 25th January, 2019. Snow falling again started during the lunch. Necessary arrangements were made and hikers spent that chill cold night at Scouts Nasheman. Mercury fell to – 3c. 96 hikers reported to avail this unique opportunity of adventure. Rovers and Leaders from different corners of the province gathered to exchange their experiences and knowledge in different patrols. Hike was formally inaugurated by Mr. Muhammad Tariq Qureshi, Provincial Secretary, (Additional Charge) just after the breakfast on 26th January, 2019. Hikers started their first phase of hike from Ghoragali to Barian via Murree. They had a short halt at Kuldana for lunch after passing by snowy Murree city. Chanting slogans and captivated with bounties of nature, they reached Govt. A.D Higher Secondary School, Barian situated at the border of Punjab & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces for overnight stay. Temperature further fell to – 9c. They started their preparation for next destination i.e. Mushkpuri Top via Pipeline just after the Fajar Prayer on 27th January. Rovers and Leaders were provided transport for Dunga Gali from where they started their hike towards Mushkpuri. En route to Mushkpuri, they came to know that Nathia Gali Track has not been completely restored. There were piles of Snow everywhere and many vehicles were stuck up on the Snow Capped roads. Hikers helped the riders and were appreciated by the tourists. Hikers could go only 2 kilometer on Mushkpuri track but completed the pipeline track. Temperature was – 11c at the ending point. Trees were clad in white dress of snow. Only white colour was prevailing everywhere. Return journey to Barian took a long time due to traffic jam. However hikers managed to reached back safely. Later they enjoyed grand Camp Fire and Dinner. Next morning after the Breakfast hikers left the place in better clean shape and left only thanks for the School Administration. Mr. Muhammad Tariq Qureshi, Provincial Secretary was the Chief Guest on Closing Ceremony. All the hikers thanked the Provincial Secretary for organizing such an adventurous and purposeful event. The Provincial Secretary, in his address, appreciated the tireless efforts of Hike Staff specially Mr. Muhammad Adil Farooq, Hike Leader for his deep involvement in giving this hike a real success.
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ASSOCIATION OF 'TOP / ACHIEVER' SCOUT (ATAS) The name of the group shall be “Association of 'Top / Achiever' Scout”
Mr. Simon Hang - Bock RHEE, National Chief Commissioner Korea Scout Association and President ATAS - World organized ATAS gathering during the APR Induction and Orientation Meeting in Bangkok in January, 2019. ATAS Membership ATAS Opens membership for the Queens, King, Tiger, Quaid-e-Azam Scout, President’s Rover Scouts National flower, SAR, Honourary, Shaheen, Fuji, President, Garuda and Royal Scouts or its equivalent in the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) in the respective NSO's. To date over 5500 ATAS members have been registered with ATAS Objectives 1. To strengthen friendship and solidarity through continued relationships amongst, TOP / Achiever' Scouts 2. To Support and complement the work of the NSOs and the WOSM. 3. To conduct regular activities and / or projects so as to foster fellowship amongst members, their families and guests. 4. To develop networking amongst members for sharing of knowledge and experiences. The invitation was taken during the Conference on Brunai. Following Scouts Executives strengthened it.
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LIFE SKETCH AT A GLANCE
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NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL Silver Camel Gerakan Pramuka, Satyaira, Madya Friendship Award (Indonesia) Silver Palm Long Service Decoration Asia Pacific Regional Award for Good Bar to the Medal of Merit Services Medal of Merit Asia Pacific Chairman Award Letter of Commendation Certificate of Merit
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70 Gerakan Pramuka, Satyaira, Madya Friendship Award
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1947 (Learning by doing)
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ARBAZ KHAN Member National Youth Council / Presidential Gold Medalist 2016 (Myself)
Seeing the tears of joy in my parent's eyes when I became the Presidential Gold medalist of 2016 was the proudest moment of my life! When I joined scouting in 2007 with the sole aim of learning something new , I didn't have in mind that I'd achieve this much ! From Provincial commissioner award in 2010 to Presidential Gold medal in 2016 , from a normal Scout to Secretary Youth Council PIABSA, I have come a long way ! The journey was difficult and a long one but when you have great leaders and friends by your side, everything becomes easy !
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I completed my secondary education from Karachi Public School and intermediate from GDC Sre Majeed and am currently a student of Computer and information systems engineering in NEDUET. Scouting has been a part of my life since 2007, i.e, my school days. I started scouting as a form of recreational activity but it soon become an integral part of my life and
personality. 2010 was a good year for me when I participated in Selection Camp as a Shaheen Scout and got the Provincial Commissioner award. At that moment I decided that I'll try my level best to achieve the Presidential Gold Medal. After years of dedication and hard work I managed to win the Presidential Gold Medal in 2016! Representing Pakistan scouts in Japan in the 23rd World Scout Jamboree was a great honour for me. When scouts from around the world chanted "Dil Dil Pakistan" after visiting Pakistan scouts camp, It made me feel proud of this organization and the efforts of Pakistan scouts to promote a positive image of Pakistan all over the world! After all we are Messengers of Peace! My life has been full of ups and downs but scouting has been constant. My parents have always supported me and it's due to their support that I have achieved this much! Scouting has helped me a lot in life, from ending my stage fright to giving me the confidence to speak in front of an audience, from awakening the chef within to teaching me how to survive! Whatever skills I have, scouting is what helped me in polishing them. When I joined scouting in 2007 at the age of 7, I was a shy young boy who was good at nothing. These 12 years in scouting raised me from the level of a nervous boy to a confident speaker!
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To sum up I'd say that scouting is something that has made me what I am today. I, Arbaz Khan, am ready to dedicate the rest of my life to scouting and serving humanity!
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17TH APR SCOUT PHOTO CONTEST (2019)
THEME: Scouts for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
ELIGIBILITY: Scouts & Scout Leaders
WHAT PICTURES: Photo must have a Title and show the theme “Scouts for SDGs” and must be in 300 dpi. Size must be 8R (8”x10”) (203x254mm).
WHAT ARE THE PRIZES? · Plaques will be given at Regional level for one Gold winner, two Silvers winners and three Bronzes winners.
· Certificates / Souvenirs to the best 12 declared at National level.
· Winning entries will be featured in the Regional as well as National Calendars and Posters for 2020.
Send your entries through Provincial Scouts Association NOT LATER THAN 30 MARCH, 2019
GONE HOME
Wife of Mr. Abdul Majeed Bhatti former Provincial Secretary Punjab Boy Scouts Association breathed her last on 29th January 2019 in Lahore.
Pak Scout/ Staff of National Headquarters PBSA expresses feelings of grief and extends heartfelt sympathy to Bhatti Sahib and entire family. May the eternal peace and blessings of Almighty be with the departed soul and the family may blessed with courage, strength and comfort to bear this loss.
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Annual Meeting of National Youth Council - 21-22 Feb, 2019
19th Snow Hike for Rovers 18-22 Feb, 2019 N 3rd National Gathering of Golden Circle - 22 Feb, 2019 A Solar Skills for Special Scouts / Students (4-S ) March 2019 T Model Camping - Booking is open I O 9th National Rover Moot N 26th National Hike for Rovers A Boy Scouts Hike L 15th National Jamboree - 2019 SAANSO MUN - 2019 Seerat Conference - 2019
I N 10th National and 3rd SAANSO Scout Jamboree - Bangladesh - 8-14 March, 2019 T Johor International Girls in Scouting Gathering - Malaysia 9-11 - March, 2019 E Suncheon APR International Volunteer Programme - Korea - April - June, 2019 R - 2019 Camp Staff Programme - America N 24th World Scout Jamboree – NORTH AMERICA - 22nd July - 2 August, 2019 A T 9th Guide and Scout International Camp Charnwood - UK - 27July - 3 Aug, 2019 I O N A L
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