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In March of 2016, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari and PPP inaugurated the first-ever cadet college for women in Pakistan – Bakhtawar Cadet College for Girls. Located in Nawabshah, Sindh, the Bakhtawar Cadet College accommodates around 250 aspiring female students who wish to gain the same training and education as of men in this field.
1st all girls cadet college in #Pakistan #Nawabshah #BakhtawarCadetCollege #WeekendTour #PPP ??? pic.twitter.com/uylwF8Mgv1
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) April 30, 2017
Indeed it was a great honor for the people of Nawabshah and for Bakhtawar Bhutto to ground the seeds of such an important learning initiative, especially for females.
Following the Footsteps (unknowingly), KPK Government also Established the First-Ever Cadet College for Females in the Province
Congratulations to KP govt for establishing the first ever Pak Cadet College for girls, in Mardan. pic.twitter.com/QMZGpf2IjY
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 24, 2017
It seems, however, that the party chairman Imran Khan wasn’t aware that Bakhtawar Bhutto was the first individual to establish a cadet college for females in Pakistan.
When Khan Made this Tweet, Followers Corrected him There and Then
خان جی اس کیڈٹ کالج کانام اپنے یا اپنےکسی سگے کےنام پرکیوں نہیں رکھا سندھ میں کیڈٹ کالج کا نام بختاوررکھاگیاآپ میں اور دوسروں میں یہی فرق ہے pic.twitter.com/P03ruFaC0N
— annie (@anniesehar1) September 24, 2017
Pak's First Girls Cadet College was established in Sindh (Nawabshah) by PPP, working since March 2016. pic.twitter.com/HkB1LdxYUr
— Madiha Abbas Naqvi (@Madeeha_Naqvi) September 24, 2017
Best of All, Bakhtawar Bhutto Made Sure to Correct Khan of His Facts and She Made a Tweet Addressing Him!
You spelt #Bakhtawar & #Nawabshah wrong. https://t.co/QrZ6zgbGvv
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) September 24, 2017
HAHA, Banter!
?? The actual first all girls cadet college in #Pakistan. Don’t get me wrong, we are so happy more are following ?? #WomenRunTheWorld https://t.co/yz9iiqOON9
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) September 24, 2017
As to what Bakhtawar said, it is a great step that political parties in power are understanding the importance of such education for women in our country. In a province which has always geared attention in terms of how women are never given the opportunities to excel, KPK establishing a cadet school for women is a great step.
Good luck to both, Bakhtawar Bhutto and Imran Khan for their future ventures. On a lighter note, Bakhtawar wins extra points for her banter!