Sports & Co-Curricular Activities

Leadership Camp 2026: Developing Aitchison's Young Leaders

Aitchison College’s Leadership Camp 2026 brought together students for a residential programme centred on leadership, character, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation of the College’s values and traditions. Through keynote addresses, interactive sessions, sporting and creative activities, and opportunities for reflection, students were encouraged to view leadership not simply as a position of authority, but as a responsibility grounded in character, judgement, and service.

Thursday, 13 August

The Leadership Camp commenced with students arriving at Godley House and Kelly House, where they were accommodated throughout the programme. Following breakfast, the formal proceedings began in the Auditorium with an introduction by the Headmistress Senior School, Madam Amina Kamran, who outlined the context and objectives of the programme.

The first keynote session, ‘Leadership Beyond the Badge’, was delivered by Mr. Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera, former Cabinet Secretary of Pakistan and recipient of the Hilal-i-Imtiaz. He encouraged students to look beyond titles and positions, emphasising that meaningful leadership is defined by character, responsibility, and the ability to influence others positively.

Air Marshal Aamir Masood (Retd.), former Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, followed with ‘Lessons from the Playing Field’. Drawing on his experience in sport and service, he highlighted discipline, teamwork, resilience, and sound decision-making as essential qualities of effective leadership.

After lunch, Mr. Umar Atta Bandial, former Chief Justice of Pakistan, addressed the students on ‘Tradition and Innovation: Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future’. He reflected on the importance of preserving institutional values while remaining open to innovation and the demands of a rapidly evolving world.

Later, Syed Hyder Ali, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Packages Limited, led ‘Leadership Under Pressure: When Actions Matter Most’. He emphasised the importance of sound judgement and composure when leaders face difficult circumstances and consequential decisions.

The evening programme continued with an interactive activity led by Deputy Headmaster Senior School, Dr. M. Kamran, allowing students to engage with the themes explored during the day. Following dinner, the day concluded with a creative and collaborative activity organised by the Art Teachers in the Physics Lab.

Friday, 14^th August

The second day coincided with Pakistan’s Independence Day and began with a Flag Hoisting Ceremony in front of the Main Building Hall, providing a fitting start to a day centred on heritage, character, teamwork, and responsibility.

Following breakfast, students attended a talk by the Head of Archives, visited the Archive Centre, and took part in a quiz on the history of Pakistan and Aitchison College. The activities encouraged students to connect their understanding of leadership with the College’s history and traditions.

In the Auditorium, Dr Asim Ijaz Khwaja, Director of the Center for International Development at Harvard University, delivered ‘Teamwork: The Heart of Success’. He highlighted collaboration and collective effort as essential to achieving shared goals.

This was followed by a panel discussion, ‘Character in the Modern World: What Defines a Gentleman Today?’, featuring Barrister Momin Malik, Former Head Boy, Mr Sadiq Karim Soofi, Former Head Boy; and Mr Daniyal Khichi, Former Deputy Head Boy. The discussion explored the continuing relevance of integrity, courtesy, responsibility, and character in contemporary life.

Following lunch, Ms Tosheeba Sarwar, US Admissions Counsellor at Aitchison College, conducted ‘Turning Conflict into Opportunity: The Leader’s Challenge’. Students explored how leaders can approach disagreement constructively and turn challenging situations into opportunities for progress. Students then took part in a swimming session, followed by tea and a break for “Maghrib” prayers.

The evening session, ‘Leadership is a Responsibility’, was delivered by Mr Meharyar Patudi, an esteemed Old Boy and descendant of the first student of Aitchison College. He reinforced the idea that leadership carries responsibility towards others and must be exercised with purpose.

Following dinner, students took part in a Metacognition Session with the panel members across Godley, Kelly, LJ, Shirazi, and Headmistress Senior School’s Office. These sessions provided an opportunity to reflect on the day’s experiences and consider their own approaches to leadership and personal development.

Saturday, 15 August

The final day of the on-campus programme began with breakfast, followed by another ‘Teamwork: The Heart of Success’ session conducted by Ms Anam Amama, School Psychologist at Aitchison College, in the Physics Lab. The activity reinforced the importance of cooperation, communication, and shared responsibility.

Students subsequently participated in updating the boards at Barry Block, putting teamwork and collective responsibility into practice within the College environment.

The residential component concluded at Shamim Khan Hall, where the Principal, Dr. S.M. Turab Hussain delivered the concluding remarks at a Tea Party attended by the boys and their parents. The gathering provided an opportunity to reflect upon the experiences of the preceding days and brought the first phase of Leadership Camp 2026 to a fitting close.

Aitchison College Science Society Reaches New Heights with Record-Breaking Rocket Launch

On 11 August 2026 at 6:08 PM, the Aitchison College Science Society (ACSS), under the guidance of Dr. Muhammad Kamran, successfully launched its student-developed rocket: BARQ.

BARQ reached an apogee of 3,740 metres and a peak velocity of Mach 0.86, marking the highest and fastest flight in the team’s history, as recorded by the sensors on its onboard flight computer.

At the heart of the flight was Silver Phantom, the science society's fully student-developed solid rocket motor. Its journey began on the test stand, where it produced approximately 72 kg of thrust during static firing. Designed and manufactured entirely at Aitchison, Silver Phantom ultimately powered BARQ to 3,740 metres.

From propulsion and avionics to structure design, flight systems and recovery, months of hard work and brilliant engineering converged in a single flight.

BARQ was more than a launch. It stands as a defining moment for Aitchison and a landmark for student rocketry in Pakistan. It stands as proof of what students can achieve when they are given the freedom to build, test, fail, improve and try again.

Driverless Cars, Drones, and Discovery: Prep School's Odyssey through China

The Prep School organised an educational-cum-recreational international tour to China from 8–16 June 2026. The touring delegation comprised thirty-one E2 and M1 students, led and supervised by Ms. Sarah Liu, Head of Chinese Language, PS, Mr. Muhammad Tariq Jamil, Deputy Headmaster, PS, and Mr. Muhammad Rauf, Controller of Examinations, PS.

During the nine-day visit, the delegation explored two major Chinese cities: Shanghai and Hangzhou. As part of the educational itinerary, the students visited Zhejiang University, which is China's third-largest university and ranked 47^th globally. They also visited the Handicraft Museum, Hangzhou Xiaoshan Robot Town, the Knife and Sword Museum, the Pony.ai factory, Jin Mao Tower, Yuyuan Old Street, Yuyuan Garden, Zecheng Aviation Centre, Shanghai Disneyland, and the Huangpu River.

At Zhejiang University, the students toured the campus and were given a comprehensive presentation on the University's scholarships programme.

At the Handicraft Museum, our students observed young children engaged in painting, pottery, carpentry, and various other fun activities. Our students also took part in an umbrella-painting activity.

It was a dream experience when, at the Pony.ai factory, the students were treated to a ride in driverless robotic cars on the public roads of Shanghai.

At the Zecheng Aviation Centre, our students had the opportunity to experience drone flight simulation in a computer laboratory, where they learned the take-off, navigation, flight, and landing of virtual drones. Later, they practised two activities with actual drones: navigating obstacles and competing in drone matches.

The tour offered our students a unique blend of academic learning, cultural exploration, and recreation. The visit was a memorable and enriching experience that broadened the students' academic and cultural horizons.

High Performance Teaching Workshop at LUMS

As part of the Mathematics Teachers’ Professional Development Programme at LUMS, Ms. Tina Hameed, Director of the Teacher & Learning Centre led a professional learning session focused on High Performance Teaching.

The five-day programme brought together 35 mathematics teachers from public and private schools across Balochistan, providing opportunities for professional learning, collaboration and the sharing of effective practices in mathematics education.

Ms. Hameed’s session explored the characteristics and practices of an effective mathematics teacher, with a focus on creating engaging and purposeful learning environments. Participants considered practical pedagogical strategies and reflected on how teachers can use strong examples to make learning expectations clearer and strengthen student learning.

The session highlighted the importance of reflective practice, purposeful pedagogy and high expectations in creating meaningful learning experiences for students.

Fun Writing, Better Teaching: Four Days of Professional Learning

The Teaching & Learning Centre at Aitchison College welcomed teachers from Ala-ud-Din Academy Girls High School (ALDA) for a four-day professional development programme, “Fun Writing, Better Teaching,” held at Aitchison from 10–13 August 2026.

Designed as a hands-on and collaborative learning experience, the programme explored a range of approaches to making teaching more engaging, purposeful and effective. Teachers engaged with ideas around creative writing, reading, classroom practice, questioning, language, student engagement and the teaching of writing, while reflecting on how these approaches could translate into their own classrooms.

The four days provided opportunities for teachers to learn, experiment, share ideas and reflect on their practice, with an emphasis on practical strategies that could be adapted to different classroom contexts.

The programme was facilitated by Tina Hameed, Omer Mubbasher and Zain Khan from the Teaching & Learning Centre.

TLC was pleased to host the ALDA team at Aitchison and looks forward to continuing this professional learning partnership and creating further opportunities for teachers to learn and grow together.

KGSMUN Best Delegation

The ACMUN Society proudly represented Aitchison College at the Karachi Grammar School Model United Nations Conference (KGSMUN), held from 6–8 August 2026. The 33-member delegation joined over 1,000 delegates from across Pakistan, competing in one of the country’s most prestigious and challenging Model United Nations conferences. The delegation was accompanied by Mr. Iqbal Haider.

The conference also witnessed several historic individual achievements for Aitchison delegates. Ahmad Naveed Aamir and Hassan Bin Hammad became the first delegates from Lahore to win the Crisis Committee at KGSMUN. Meanwhile, Nael Iqbal became the first delegate from Aitchison to win a Best Delegate Award in the Pakistan National Assembly.

Aitchison College once again established itself as one of Pakistan’s premier MUN societies, securing the prestigious Best Delegation Award at KGSMUN 2026. The victory also marked a historic milestone for the ACMUN Society, as Aitchison became the only delegation to have won the Best Delegation Award twice in four years at KGSMUN.

Aitchison on the International Stage

Congratulations to Ayaan Haroon, who proudly represented Aitchison College and Pakistan at the Internationale Deutscholympaide (IDO) 2026 in Mannheim, Germany, after winning the National Deutscholympiade (NDO). His participation also marked Aitchison College’s third qualification for the IDO, highlighting the school’s continued success on the international stage.

Ayaan also achieved the distinction of being Pakistan’s highest-performing German B1 student for two consecutive years, reflecting his dedication and excellence in the German language.

Congratulations, Ayaan! Your achievement is a proud moment for the entire Aitchison community. We wish you continued success in the years ahead.

Aitchison College Science Olympiad (ACSO) 2026

The Aitchison College Science Olympiad (ACSO) 2026, organized by the Aitchison College Science Society (ACSS), was an internal STEM competition held exclusively for Aitchison College students. Conducted from 13^th to 15^th July 2026, the Olympiad brought together 21 teams and nearly 100 participants, celebrating scientific curiosity, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving through 15 diverse categories.

Throughout the three-day event, participants faced a wide range of engaging challenges. Students designed and built line-following robots, tackled engineering and programming tasks, solved intricate crime and forensic mysteries, selected and evaluated astronauts for simulated space missions, explored mathematical and scientific concepts, investigated biological puzzles, deciphered cryptographic codes, and competed in astronomy, environmental science, media, and several other STEM-based disciplines. Each category was designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and the practical application of scientific knowledge.

ACSO 2026 provided students with a unique opportunity to showcase their talents in a competitive yet collaborative environment, inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, researchers, and innovators. The event concluded successfully after three days of exciting competition, reflecting the continued commitment of the Aitchison College Science Society to promoting excellence in STEM education and innovation.

Peaks, Pods, and Panoramas: An E2 Adventure in Kaghan Valley

From 2^nd June 2026 to 6^th June 2026, forty-three E2 students of Aitchison College Prep School undertook a trekking expedition to Sharan Forest in the heart of the Kaghan Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is a lush green forest located at around 8,000 feet above sea level, amid dense conifer trees like pine, deodar, fir, and spruce. On their way to the forest, they spent a night at Balakot in a hotel facing the beautiful Kunhar River.

The next day, they continued their journey, taking jeeps from Paras to reach and settle into their pods in the dense forest. Later that day, they went to a waterfall, which was almost an hour's descent through dense forest.

On the day after, our students undertook a more challenging uphill trek towards Manshi Top, around 4 kilometres from the pods. The climb took around three hours, with all the boys, staff, and guides successfully reaching the summit together.

After spending two hours at the stunning peak and enjoying a panoramic view of the entire Kaghan Valley — including the massive Malika-e-Parbat, Makra Peak, Siri Paye, and Musa ka Musalla — the team began its descent at around 2 PM and reached their pods at around 5 PM.

On their way back to Lahore, the group also visited Mabali Island, where the boys enjoyed a sumptuous lunch, water sports, and other activities such as zip-lining.

After spending a night in Islamabad and having a traditional breakfast at a famous restaurant there, the team departed for Lahore at around 12 PM on 6th June via the Motorway. They enjoyed lunch at Bhera before reaching school at around 7 PM.

It was indeed an unforgettable experience for all.

Altitude Attitude: Rakaposhi Trek of Endurance and Discovery

A group of forty-eight students of Prep School, accompanied by staff members, embarked on the annual summer trek to Rakaposhi Base Camp 2 (Taghafari) from 10 June 2026 to 18 June 2026. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Karakoram Range, the expedition challenged the boys with demanding mountain trails, unpredictable weather conditions, and high-altitude terrain.

Through sheer determination, resilience, and teamwork, all students successfully completed the trek, making the journey a remarkable achievement. Beyond its physical demands, the expedition proved to be an invaluable learning experience, fostering camaraderie, perseverance, self-discipline, and the confidence to push beyond perceived limits. Students developed a deeper appreciation for Pakistan's breathtaking natural heritage while learning the importance of mutual support and responsible outdoor conduct.

The Rakaposhi trek was not merely an adventure but a transformative educational experience, leaving participants with lasting memories, stronger character, and a renewed spirit of exploration.

Aitchison Duo Shines on the International Junior Tennis Circuit

Aitchison College proudly congratulates its outstanding tennis player, Amir Mazari, and his doubles partner, Hassan Usmani, on reaching the finals of two consecutive ITF U-18 Doubles tournaments. It indeed is a remarkable achievement on the international junior circuit.

In the ITF Dushanbe Cup U-18, they displayed exceptional resilience, finishing as runners-up after a thrilling final that went to a match tiebreak (Result: 2-6, 7-6, 7-9). That was against top seeds from Kazakhstan, Amir Askar and Khaknazar Zhetkerbay.

They once again earned a place in the doubles final at the subsequent ITF event, reaffirming their consistency, determination, and high standard of play against the leading international opponents.

Both tournaments brought together young players from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Thailand, France, and India, making the duo's achievement even more special.

We wish Amir Mazari every success in the ITF Georgia Telavi U-18 Tournament and are confident he will continue to make both Aitchison College and Pakistan proud.

1st Aitchison International Inter School Cricket Tournament-2026

1^st Aitchison International Inter School Cricket Tournament-2026

As part of the prestigious 140 Years Sports Celebrations, the 1st Aitchison International Inter-School Cricket Tournament 2026 commenced with great verve, zeal, and enthusiasm amidst an atmosphere of sporting excellence. The grand opening ceremony reflected the College's enduring commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting the spirit of fair play. The occasion was graced by the Chief Guest, Mr. Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera, an Old Aitchisonian, distinguished former bureaucrat, and Captain of the Aitchison College Cricket Team in 1979.

The 1st Aitchison International Inter-School Cricket Tournament 2026 brought together eight outstanding teams, including two distinguished international sides and six from Pakistan's finest sporting institutions. Below are the teams divided into two groups.

Group A		Group B
1	Aitchison College (B)	1	Aitchison College (Y)
2	Habib Public School	2	Beacon House
3	Govt Muslim Model High School	3	Combined Schools Team (UAE)
4	Combined Schools Team (Bangladesh)	4	The City School

The tournament concluded on a memorable and celebratory note, with Bangladesh emerging as worthy champions and Aitchison College securing the runners-up position after defending a modest total. Batting first Aitchison made 129 runs all out (Usman Khan 77). The target was chased easily by Combined Bangladesh with 5 wickets to spare. Having progressed from the same group, both finalists displayed exceptional consistency, resilience, and determination, overcoming highly competitive opponents to earn their places in the grand finale. Their remarkable performances reflected the highest standards of skill, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Equal appreciation is extended to the remaining six teams, whose spirited performances, unwavering commitment, and competitive excellence greatly enriched the quality and prestige of the championship.

The Prize Distribution Ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Majid Jahangir Khan (Former Pakistan Test Cricketer, Former CEO Pakistan Cricket Board & Old Aitchisonian), who presented the championship trophy, runners-up trophy, and individual awards to the winning teams and outstanding performers in recognition of their exceptional achievements. The ceremony was attended by the Principal, Dr. S. M. Turab Hussain, along with the Bursar, the Tournament Director, esteemed members of the Aitchison College Old Boys' Association (ACOBA), distinguished guests, players, coaches, match officials, and members of the College community.

The tournament was proudly supported by its esteemed sponsors Allied Bank Limited, Pepsi Cola International, Silver Star Group, and United Insurance Group (UIG) whose generous partnership and unwavering commitment played a pivotal role in the successful staging of this prestigious event. Their invaluable support significantly enhanced the quality and stature of the championship.

Individual Awards:

Man of the Match (Final)	Noiem Hassan Sohy (Combined Schools Bangladesh) - 48 runs off 56 balls
Player of the Tournament	Usman Khan (Aitchison College Blue) - 376 runs and 9 wickets in 5 matches
Best Batter of the Tournament	Usman Khan (Aitchison College Blue) - 376 runs in 5 matches
Best Bowler of the Tournament	Ali Usman (Beaconhouse School) - 13 wickets in 4 matches
Best Wicketkeeper of the Tournament (Shareeq)	Muhammad Ahmed (Combined Schools UAE) - 7 dismissals in 4 matches