BANNER: A speech that no Minister would ever make!

By: Waqar Azeem Jappa

Ladies and Gentleman, Mr. Principle, Students and the very proud parents of the students! Thank you very much for having me here today. …………I am truly honored and humbled.

Trust me.

Nothing makes me happier than to be at a place of learning and education. And this institution is such a place. I know for years, it is making meaningful contribution to up lift the community by imparting knowledge and first class education to the students. Let me tell you my own children are enrolled here.  It is as good as any other good institution of the country. So, it’s great to be here. It feels good.

Now, before I proceed into some serious advisory stuff to the students, let me first have a brief word with parents of the students who are here among us.

You deserve appreciation……………. for taking out some time to encourage and support your children. It means a lot to them.

Boys and girls! Give a big round of applause to your wonderful parents for being here with you ON THIS BIG DAY IN YOUR LIFE.

Thank you.

It is a token of love and care that you will always be there. To support, to encourage, to console and to celebrate with them.

So students! Take my advice.

Keep your parents happy by performing well in studies, extra-curricular activities, and avoid those things which annoy your parents like…………………… keeping bad company, over use of social media apps such as whatsapp, youtube, facebook , instagam on your phone or laptop.

I am not saying you should totally boycott them. But most of your precious time should be spent on your studies and learning. That is the first thing that you need to think about.

Secondly, Dream big in life. We live only once. It’s a precious gift of God to us……………the human beings. There is no second chance in it. And there is no exception in it. Everybody gets one life. So make it count. Live it well. Live it big.

Don’t settle for petty things in life. It’s totally up to you,     what do you want to become in life……………………… Mr. Nobody or Mr. Somebody. Imran Khan or Zardari. Abdul Sattar Edhi or Altaf Hussain. Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy or Ayyan Ali.  Choice is yours. Make a good choice.

Thirdly, never forget that hard work beats talent. Always work hard. Give your 100% and leave the result to Allah Almighty. Be consistent in you studies or whatever career path you choose in life. Consistency is the key to success.

Last but most important, Never indulge in corruption of any kind. It is bad thing. Never do anything that brings sham and dishonor to your person or your family.

Always love your country. Make it proud by your actions and service. Keep your surroundings clean. Plant more trees.  Exercise daily. It’s good for your health.

And conserve energy. Persuade your parents, class fellows, teachers and other people in your community to use energy efficient appliances at you homes.

May God Bless you all with success in your studies and career. May you live to see a more peaceful, progressive, tolerant and stronger Pakistan———————————— A Naya Pakistan.

Pakistan Zindabad …………………!!!!!!

Than you ……………………!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 The writer is a part-time actor, occasional blogger and a regular dreamer. He has an M.Phil in media studies from University of the Punjab. He can be reached at waqarfcc@gmail.com.