President Asif Ali Zardari expressed confidence that in the years ahead, Pakistan Boy Scouts Association, affiliated with the World Organization of Scout Movement, will become more progressive and impactful, while bringing a positive trajectory to inspire the nation. In a message on the World Scout Day 2026, as the Chief Scout of Pakistan, the President said, “I extend my warmest congratulations to more than half a million scouts and leaders of the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association on the World Scout Day, commemorating the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell on 22 February 1857, founder of the Boy Scouts Association. He said, “Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Father of the Nation, recognised the importance of scouting in shaping the character and future of our youth. “As the Chief Scout of Pakistan, I wish the scouts of Pakistan continued success in their noble mission. May the Boy Scouts Association serve as the platform to transform our youth into a catalyst for nation-building.

Source: The Nation February 22, 2026 04:37 UTC