Summary President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated over half a million members of the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association on the occasion, appreciating their very important role in youth development, service to the country, and management of disasters. The president mentioned the scouts’ very important role in managing disasters and emergencies. He also highlighted the scouts’ role in the national health campaigns, such as the very important campaign to eradicate polio in Pakistan. “The scouts of Pakistan will always be a force in nation-building, disaster preparedness, and international representation,” he concluded. The speech of the president presents a vision where youth leadership, character building, and national service meet to produce a more empowered and responsible generation.

Source: The Nation February 22, 2026 12:14 UTC