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Commander Firoz Shah ((ウルドゥー語:ﻓﻴﺮﻭﺯﺷﺎﻩ)) (7 January 1914 – 6 August 2007), SI (M) Cdr. (ret.) was a Royal Navy soldier in India under the British Raj from 1938 to 1972. He served as principal of Cadet College Petaro from 1968 to 1972. He fought in World War II, and in 2007, the Government of Pakistan awarded him the Sitara-e-Imtiaz award for his service to Cadet College Petaro. ==Cadet College Petaro== Upon his retirement from the Navy, the Board of Governors of Cadet College Petaro chose Shah to relieve Col. J.H.H. Coombes as the Principal of the college on June 10th, 1965. He then presided over Petaro for seven years until his retirement on March 14th, 1972. Along with his predecessor Col. J.H.H. Coombes, Shah is recognized as a pioneer in the development of Cadet College Petaro and its institutions. During his time as Principal, the College gained a nationwide reputation, reaching new heights of academic and sporting achievements. It was also during this time that most of the College infrastructure was completed. In terms of infrastructure development, the provision of Sui gas to Petaro was a critical event as it made life much easier for students and staff. Other improvements included: construction of the boundary wall, the main gate, the tennis and squash courts, the expansion of the riding club, the shooting range, and the hockey field. The dinning hall extension, planting of trees along roads, and the addition of orchards, a farm and a guest house for visiting parents and VIPs was also undertaken during this time. With the provision of better facilities, the number of students increased from 350 to 600 and a seventh class was introduced on an experimental basis for Sindhis. Two new houses (Iqbal and Qasim) were built. The Board of Governors permitted introduction of pre-medical classes at the intermediate level in addition to the pre-engineering section. The college excelled in sports and won most of its trophies during Shah's tenure. The "President's Shield," donated by the late president Ayub Khan,was given to the college winning the Inter-Cadet Colleges Sports Tournament (ICCST). Petaro won the shield and the championship for four consecutive years (1968–71), gaining the right to keep the shield permanently. In terms of career development, the college saw a surge in interest by cadets who wanted to join the armed forces. Selection into Service Academies increased dramatically as a result of specialized training. A flying club was also started with the patronage of Pakistan Air Force who provided a glider and necessary staff. Firoz Shah left Cadet College Petaro while the country was going through a difficult time: Pakistan had just gone through a war with India and was dismembered. With the invasion of East Pakistan by India and the formation of Bangladesh, the country was undergoing a great shock. A few months later, Shah was forced into retirement from the college on 14 March 1972. Firoz Shah's services to the college have been recorded and remembered at every major function held at Cadet College Petaro. Along with Col. J.H.H. Coombes, he is considered to be a legend and a great hero in the promotion of Pakistani education. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Firoz Shah」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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