Scouting is different from other student societies in such a way that it is recognised by the constitution of Pakistan. Scouting is open for all. All our activities are based on Rover Scout Promise، which states:
میں وعدہ کرتا / کرتی ہوں کہ
- اللہ تعالٰی، محمد رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم، (غیر مسلم صرف خدا بولیں گے) اور پاکستان کے عائد کردہ فرائض کی ادائیگی،
- دوسروں کی مدد،
- اور روور سکاوٹ ق
انون کی پابندی میں اپنی پوری کوشش کروں گا / گی۔
Discipline is key to scouting. Discipline is evaluated based upon observance of Rover Scout Law, which states:
روور سکاؤٹ با اعتماد/ قابل اعتماد ہوتا /ہوتی ہے۔
روور سکاؤٹ وفادار اور فرمانبردار ہوتا / ہوتی ہے۔
روور سکاؤٹ خوش اخلاق اور مفید ہوتا /ہوتی ہے۔
روور سکاؤٹ سب کا/کی دوست اور ہر سکاؤٹ کا/کی بھائی/بہن ہوتا/ہوتی ہے۔
روور سکاؤٹ مہربان اور بہادر ہوتا / ہوتی ہے۔
روور سکاؤٹ کفایت شعار ہوتا / ہوتی ہے۔
روور سکاؤٹ پاکیزہ اور ہنس مکھ ہوتا / ہوتی ہے۔
Scouts get training through Snowfall Hike, Desert Hike, Summer Hike, Training Camp, Scout Leader Course, Wood Badge, Presidential Rover Scout Award, Gold Medal Camp, Haji Camp service, Hajj service, first aid course, civil defence course, etc. Since all these take place during outdoor activities, hence scouting is considered Science of Outing. Training is done through an approved curriculum, called badge system that encompasses physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual trainings, hence prepares scouts for skills of life. Should you want to know more about origin, history, structure, and other details of scouting, please read below. The Scout movement, also known as Scouting or the Scouts, is a voluntary non-political educational movement for young people. Although it requires an oath of allegiance to a nation's leaders and, in some countries, to a god, it otherwise allows membership without distinction of gender, race or origin in accordance with the principles of its founder, Lord Baden-Powell. The purpose of the Scout Movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. During the first half of the twentieth century, the movement grew to encompass three major age groups for boys: Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Rover Scout. In 1910, the Girl Guides was created, encompassing three major age groups for girls: Brownie Guide, Girl Guide and Girl Scout and Ranger Guide. It is one of several worldwide youth organizations. In 1906 and 1907 Robert Baden-Powell, a lieutenant general in the British Army, wrote a book for boys about reconnaissance and scouting. This book, Scouting for Boys, was based on his earlier books about military scouting, with influence and support of Frederick Russell Burnham (Chief of Scouts in British Africa), Ernest Thompson Seton of the Woodcraft Indians, William Alexander Smith of the Boys' Brigade, and his publisher Pearson. In mid-1907 Baden-Powell held a camp on Brownsea Island in England to test ideas from his book. This camp and the publication of Scouting for Boys (London, 1908) are generally regarded as the start of the Scout movement. The movement employs the Scout method, a programme of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities, including camping, woodcraft, aquatics, hiking, backpacking, and sports. Another widely recognized movement characteristic is the Scout uniform, by intent hiding all differences of social standing in a country and making for equality, with neckerchief and campaign hat or comparable headwear. Distinctive uniform insignia include the fleur-de-lis and the trefoil, as well as badges and other patches. The two largest umbrella organizations are the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), for boys-only and co-educational organizations, and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), primarily for girls-only organizations but also accepting co-educational organizations. The year 2007 marked the centenary of Scouting worldwide, and member organizations planned events to celebrate the occasion. Scouting in Pakistan
Chief Scout of Pakistan: Arif Alvi (President of Pakistan)
Headquarters: Sumbul Park. Box 1792, Islamabad, Pakistan
The Pakistan Boy Scouts Association (PBSA) (Urdu: پاکستان بوائے اسکا وٹ ایسوسی ایشن) is the national Scouting organization of Pakistan and has 710,201 members . Scouting was founded in Pakistan as part of the British Indian branch of The Scout Association. The PBSA was officially founded in 1947, immediately after independence from the British and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in April 1948. History of Pakistan scouting
On Scouting, Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah said
Scouting can play a very vital role in forming the character of our youth, promoting their physical, mental and spiritual development and making them well disciplined, useful and good citizens. We are living in a far from perfect world. Despite the progress of civilization, the law of jungle, unfortunately, still prevails. Might is considered right and the strong do not refrain from exploiting the weak. Self advancement, greed and lust for power sway the conduct of individuals, as that of nations. J. S. Wilson, Director of the Boy Scouts International Bureau, visited Karachi in 1952 as guest of J.D. Shuja, the General Secretary of the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association. During his visit, he saw Bhit Island, off Karachi, a fishing community primarily of refugees, who had been adopted by a Karachi Scout group, the Rovers and older Scouts of which were staffing a school until a regular teacher could be appointed. In Bahawalpur, Wilson was welcomed by Brigadier M.A. Abbasi, Deputy Chief Scout Commissioner who had been at the 1951 World Jamboree in Austria and would later lead the Pakistani contingent at the 1957 Jubilee Jamboree. At Lahore, Wilson met the Scouts and Bluebirds (Brownies) of the Deaf and Dumb Institute, and visited A.R. Sardar Hussain, Scout Camp Chief for Pakistan, Squadron Leader H.V. Bhatty, Scout Provincial Secretary, Nicholas Rozario, Deputy Camp Chief (East Pakistan), and Mir M. Mohsin, Deputy Camp Chief (West Pakistan), who later succeeded Shuja as General Secretary. Scouting continued in East and West Pakistan as part of the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association until the country was split in the 1970s. Niaz M. Khan served on the World Scout Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement from 1963 to 1969. In 1969, Mr. Khan was awarded the Bronze Wolf of the World Organization of the Scout Movement by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting. Structure
The Scouting movement in Pakistan is governed by the Ordinance No. XLIII of 1959 (known as Pakistan Boy Scouts Association Ordinance, 1959) and the subsequent rules, latest being those published vide SRO 140/KE/93 in the Gazette of Pakistan, Extra July 27, 1993, and known as Pakistan Boy Scouts Association Rules, 1992. These rules of 1992 which define the policies to follow organizational setup for effective management and rules for administration of Pakistan Boy Scouts Association (PBSA) are also termed as Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) of PBSA. From September 2007, Scouting became compulsory in schools. The aim is to have one million youth volunteers to help out in emergencies. Two per cent of exam fees collected by the examination boards are paid to the various Scouting and Guiding organisations. Scouting is practically managed in Pakistan by the provincial Scout associations; the purpose of the smaller Districts is to manage the movement efficiently and as per the rules and regulations of PBSA. Currently PBSA has Ten provincial associations, namely:
1.Punjab Boy Scouts Association
2.Sindh Boy Scouts Association
3.Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Boy Scouts Association
4.Balochistan Scouts Association
5.Gilgit-Baltistan Boy Scouts Association
6.Azad Jammu and Kashmir Boy Scouts Association
7.Islamabad Boy Scouts Association
8.Federally Administered Tribal Areas(FATA) Boy Scouts Association
9.Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boy Scouts Association
10.Pakistan Railways Boy Scouts Association
Program
Scouts have gained the respect of the citizens for their untiring work during floods, earthquake and other human and natural disasters. They have collected and distributed food and clothing. They have evacuated trapped people to safety, and run first aid stations in refugee camps. They have been active in helping rebuild destroyed villages. Scout program emphasis is on community service and conservation. There is a program for handicapped Scouts supported by former Scouts in the Baden-Powell Guild. Sections
1.Shaheen Scouts/Cubs-ages 6+ to 11
2.Scouts-ages 11+ to 17
3.Rovers-ages 17+ to 25
4.Leaders-age 25+
MOTO
Shaheen Motto
The Shaheen Motto is Buland Perwaz (Fly High). Scout Motto
The Scout Motto is Al-Mustaid (Be Prepared). Rover Motto
The Rover Motto is Khidmat (Service). Scout and Rover Law
Scout/Rover qabil-e-aitmaad hota hai
(A Scout/Rover is trustworthy)
Scout/Rover wafadar aur farmanbardar hota hai
(A Scout/Rover is loyal and obedient)
Scout/Rover khush ikhlaq aur madadgar hota hai
(A Scout/Rover is courteous and helpful)
Scout/Rover har aik ka dost aur har Scout ka bhai hota hai
(A Scout/Rover is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout)
Scout/Rover meharban aur bahadur hota hai
(A Scout/Rover is kind and courageous)
Scout/Rover kifayat shuar hota hai (A Scout/Rover is thrifty)
Scout/Rover pakeeza aur hans mukh hota hai
(A Scout/Rover is clean and cheerful)
