PICTORIAL HISTORY

A JOURNEYTHROUGH AGES

1905-2017

Command and Staff College Quetta,Pakistan

PICTORIAL HISTORY

A JOURNEYTHROUGH AGES

1905-2017

Command and Staff College Quetta,Pakistan

CommandantLieutenant General Aamir Abbasi,Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military)

Chief InstructorsBrigadier Muhammad Aamer NajamBrigadier Jawwad Ahmed

Chief EditorsColonel Ahmed JawadColonel Muhammad ArshadColonel Imad ud Din

EditorLieutenant Colonel Dr. Muhammad Munawar KhanSponsor College History

Assistant EditorsLieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali BhattiMajor Ahmed Bux Ghoto

Layout and DesigningMr. Babar WilliamMr. Ubaid Ullah

3rd Edition

Commandant’s Message - First Edition iv

Foreword v

Acknowledgements vi

Prologue vii

Command and Staff College at a Glance 1-1

The Emblems 2-1

Hierarchy 3-1

Deolali Period - Birth of Staff College (1905-1907) 4-1

Evolution of Command and Staff College (1907-1955) 5-1

March Towards a New Dawn (1956-1976) 6-1

Modern History - A Journey Past Centennial Landmark (1976-2015) 7-1

Latest Biennial 2015-2017 8-1

Some Historical Trophies and Mementos 9-1

Epilogue 10-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

An impression of Staff College Deolali (1905-06) created on a silver plate

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A pencil sketch by Syed Fazal Hussain Mousavi, showing the view of Staff College, Quetta in 1907. Though a modest beginning, this Building survived the massive earthquake in 1935 and served the Royal Imperial Army as well as Pakistan Army for 64 years.

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A magnificent view of Command and Staff College in 2011, put on canvas by Mr. Ghulam Hussain. The beautiful design of the Building with majestic barren Murdar Ghar in the background and lush green lawns in the foreground speaks volumes of the grandeur of the College.

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An oil painting by Mr. Abdul Hameed Baloch, depicting the view of Quetta Fort in 1885 in the backdrop of unending mountain ranges which surround Quetta City, thus making it a natural fort. This Fort is reported to be the residence of officials of Khanate of Kalat and has been converted into a military arsenal.

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The painting by Mr. Abdul Hameed Baloch, depicts the primitive yet beautiful view of Quetta in 1896 from the top of the Fort.

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A beautiful painting by Mr. Abdul Hameed Baloch which captures the view of historical Jinnah Road (old Bruce Road) before the devastating Earthquake in 1935. Typical colonial outlook of the structures is noteworthy. Ever since, Jinnah Road has held an important place in the lives of residents of Quetta.

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The scenic and serene view of Hanna Lake has always attracted a large number of Faculty Members and Students to rejoice the most relieving moments from the hectic schedule.

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A beautiful view of front gardens of the College in 1933, in a painting by Mr. Ghulam Hussain, with a glimpse of clock tower and Murdar Ghar in the background.

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