04/05/2025
*National Ismaili Scout Leadership Conference 2025*
*Conference Overview*
The National Ismaili Scout Leadership Conference 2025 was successfully held from May 1st to May 3rd, 2025, in Booni, Upper Chitral. Organized by the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board (AKYSB) Pakistan and Regional YSB Upper Chitral, the conference was led by National Lead Imran Mir. A total of 48 participants from 8 regions attended the conference, including Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Gilgit Baltistan (04), and Central region.
*Objectives*
The conference aimed to achieve the following objectives:
1. Leadership development
2. Scouting promotion
3. Harmony and coordination among national scout leaders
4. Attachment with Jamati institutions
*Inauguration and Closing Ceremonies*
The opening ceremony was graced by notable guests, including the President of the Regional Council Upper Chitral and the Chairman of Regional YSB Upper Chitral, as well as the District Scout Commissioner (DSC) Ismaili District Boy Scouts Upper Chitral.
The closing ceremony was attended by esteemed guests, including:
1. President Regional Council Upper Chitral
2. President Local Council Booni
3. Chairman Regional YSB Upper Chitral
4. Manager Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH)
5. DSC IDBSA Upper Chitral
6. Ex-DSC IDBSA Upper Chitral
*Conference Activities*
The conference featured a range of activities designed to promote leadership development and scouting excellence. These included:
1. Discussions on scouting structure and roles of leaders
2. Group activities and presentations
3. Problem-solving sessions to address issues and challenges
4. Connection-building with council leadership
*Guest Remarks*
Chairman Regional YSB Upper Chitral, Mr. Ejaz Hussain, expressed gratitude to scout leaders and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting scouting initiatives.
Manager AKAH stated that AKAH will always support scouting for their valuable initiatives.
President Regional Council Upper Chitral, Mr. Imtiaz Alam, shared in
