Peshawar Public School and College hosted its annual prize distribution and investiture ceremony on Friday, celebrating the achievements of its outstanding students.
The event was presided over by Peshawar Mayor Zubair Ali, an alumnus of the institution, who expressed pride in being part of a school known for producing talented individuals serving in various fields across the nation.
In his address, Mayor Zubair Ali encouraged students to prioritize their education, emphasizing the importance of hi-tech learning to succeed in today’s competitive global environment.
“Peshawar Public School and College stands out as a premier institution in the city, offering quality education at affordable fees to students from lower-middle-class families, including those from Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the merged tribal districts,” he said. He also pledged to help the institution regain its academic prominence and financial stability.
To support this mission, the mayor announced initiatives such as campus solarization, infrastructure renovation, enhanced sports facilities, study tours, and teacher training workshops aimed at boosting the school’s performance and addressing financial challenges.
Principal Prof. Iftikhar Ahmad Khan, in his annual report, highlighted efforts to enhance academics through various initiatives, including trips to heritage sites and teacher training programs.
The ceremony concluded with the distribution of commendation certificates and sashes by the mayor to students for their exemplary achievements in co-curricular activities. Members of the proctor board and literary societies were also honored for their contributions.
