Section 01
Shaheen Section
Age group: 6 to 11 years
Motto
Buland Parwaz(High Flight)
- Sub-group · Unit size
- Parwaz (6 Shaheens)
- 24 Shaheens
- Progressive badges
- PehlaDoosraTeesra Sitara
- Highest rank badge
- Allama Iqbal Badge
Pakistan Boy Scouts Association
Youth Program
A non-formal educational framework for ages 6–25 — building character, self-reliance, leadership, and public service through the Scout Promise and Scout Law.
Program mission & core purpose
A non-formal path from6 to 25
The Youth Program is a non-formal educational framework for young people aged 6 to 25 years. It builds character, self-reliance, leadership, and public service based on the Scout Promise and Scout Law.
It develops good citizenship through spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth — and trains scouts in observation, obedience, self-reliance, service, and vocational skills.
Ages 6–25·Scout Promise & Scout Law
Growth focus
Whole-person development
SpiritualIntellectualPhysicalEmotionalSocial
Habits: Observation, Obedience, Self-reliance, Service, Vocational skills
Fundamental principles
Three duties that guide every Scout
Age sections & unit structure
Three pathways. One promise.
Shaheen, Boy Scout, and Rover sections each have a clear motto, unit structure, section colour, and progressive rank pathway.
Yellow
Section 02
Boy Scout Section
Age group: 11 to 17 years
Motto
Al-Mustaid(Be Prepared)
- Sub-group · Unit size
- Patrol (8 Boy Scouts)
- 32 Boy Scouts
- Progressive badges
- IttehadTanzeemYaqeen
- Highest rank badge
- Quaid-e-Azam Badge
Section 03
Rover Section
Age group: 17 to 25 years
Up to 35 for Railway / PIA
Motto
Khidmat(Service)
- Sub-group · Unit size
- Patrol (8 Rovers)
- 32 Rovers
- Progressive badges
- HamdamIstaqlal
- Highest rank badge
- President Rover Scout Badge
Badge system
The Badge System
Progressive growth is evaluated through 133 proficiency badges spanning four core development areas — earned through practice, service, and skill.
Total
0
proficiency badges
SpiritualIntellectualPhysicalSocial
Spiritual
Green Border0
badges · 9%
Intellectual
Purple Border0
badges · 48%
Physical
Red Border0
badges · 15%
Social
Blue Border0
badges · 28%
Specialized branches
Branches & special groups
Specialized units run aviation, nautical, inclusive, and band programmes alongside the standard Youth Program.
Air Scouts
Specialized aviation proficiency training alongside standard scout activities.
Sea Scouts
Nautical proficiency and watercraft training alongside standard scout activities.
Special Scouts
Integrates physically challenged youth into scouting activities matching their capabilities.
Scout Bands
Music bands established within units, operating in full scout uniform.
Fellowship events
Gatherings that build belonging
From one-day rallies to national jamborees — and special Agonoorees for Special Scouts.
5
gathering types
- 01
Rallies
Event 01One-day national and regional gatherings of scout spirit and unit pride.
- 02
Camporees
Event 024–6 day field camps focused on skills, camping, and friendship.
- 03
National Jamborees
Event 03Quadrennial national gatherings uniting scouts from across Pakistan.
- 04
Rover Moots
Event 04Special gatherings for Rover Scouts to share ideas, service, and leadership.
- 05
Agonoorees
Event 05Special gatherings designed for Special Scouts.
National honors & selection
Recognition for excellence
Scouts who excel in their training can compete at provincial and national selection camps to earn top recognition.
Qualify from
70+
marks at camp
Selection stations
Five tests · one score line
3-day provincial and national selection camps
- 01
Station 1
Scoutcraft
- 02
Station 2
Cooking
- 03
Station 3
First aid
- 04
Station 4
Pioneering
- 05
Station 5
Interviews
Finish
70+ marks to qualify
Honours ladder
Awards that mark true merit
From regional recognition to the nation's highest presidential honour — every step celebrates outstanding Scouting.
Provincial & National
Highest honour
Scout of the Year & Presidential Gold Medals
Evaluated annually via 3-day provincial and national selection camps. Candidates must score at least 70 marks. National Best of the Year honours are conferred by the President of Pakistan (Chief Scout) with a certificate and Gold Medal.
02
Provincial
Presidential Gold Medal
Awarded at the provincial level for outstanding scouting performance.
03
Regional
Chief Commissioner Award
Silver medals and merit certificates awarded at the regional level.