Command and Staff College The Pakistan Army Command and Staff College is a prestigious Pakistani military educational institution where officers receive staff training and education . It was temporarily established in 1905 at Deolali and later shifted to Quetta in 1907 , Baluchistan , British India , now in Pakistan . It has been the alma mater of many renowned soldiers from countries all around the world . The college was previously affiliated with the University of Balochistan but is now affiliated with the National Defence University ( NDU ) along with other staff and war colleges of Pakistan Navy and Air Force . Location . The Command and Staff College is located at Quetta , the capital city of Balochistan , at the entrance to the Urak Valley . To the north , south - east and south - west stand Takatu , Murdarghar and Chiltan , rising to heights of 930 – 1020 metres ( 10 - 11 , 000 ft ) . Lower than the Murdarghar and closer to the Staff College , is the Sleeping Beauty , which takes its name from its uncanny resemblance to a lady in repose . She is at her best when the first winter snow throws her in sharp contrast against the skyline . Motto . A scroll runs through the swords on which are inscribed the Persian words " Pir Sho Biyamooz - Saadi " . Its literal translation is Grow old by learning - Saadi , who was a famous Persian poet . When paraphrased , it means , " Go on learning and acquiring knowledge until you are old . " Organisation . The college is headed by a commandant who is a general officer , and is organised into two wings , namely , the Headquarters Wing and the Instructional Wing . The Instructional Wing , headed by a Chief Instructor , is the mainstay of the college . The Senior Instructor Training ( a Colonel ) is responsible for curricular management and programming of all related activities , he is assisted General Staff Officer Grade 2 , training 1 . The faculty of research and doctrinal studies , commonly known as FORADS , is headed by a director of the rank of Colonel or Brigadier with four research sections and one IT and media wing , each being managed by a Directing Staff / Colonel member . The Instructional Wing has four instructional divisions , each under a Senior Instructor of the rank of Colonel . The Headquarters Wing provides administrative support to the Instructional Wing . It is a reputed seat of learning for warfare and allied staff aspects with a student body of approx 400 officers , which include nearly 30 officers from over 23 allied nations . The Allied Officers form an important segment of the College community , adding color and giving a cosmopolitan touch to life at the College . There are about 52 members on the faculty at any one time making an instructor to student ratio of about 1 : 7 , which is amongst the highest in the world . Objectives . At the end of the year , the graduate should : Selection criteria . The Pakistani officers who attend the course must meet the following requirements : Citadel . The Citadel is a publication of the Command and Staff College , Quetta . It provides a forum for the expression of thoughts on doctrinal and conceptual issues and other matters of professional import , or those related to national security and interest . It was instituted in 1984 , as an exclusively professional magazine , on the directions of General Muhammad Zia - ul - Haq , then President of Pakistan and Chief of the Army Staff . The name denotes both the territorial and ideological moorings . Prior to this , articles of such nature were published ( regularly since 1947 ) in the College year - book , known at various times as Owl Pie ( 1921 ) , The Owl ( 1922 – 78 ) and The Review ( 1979 – 83 ) . Clubs . Shikar ( Shooting ) Club There is good shooting within motoring distance of the College and Shikar trips are occasionally organized by the Club . Saddle Club The College has 30 ponies for officers interested in riding . The membership of this Club is also open to ladies and children above eight years of age . Interested officers are expected to bring their own riding kit . Traditionally , this Club is extensively patronized by the allied officers community . Polo is played with enthusiasm , even if sometimes without matching skills . The polo season extends from April to November . Al - Nisa Club The College traditionally runs a very active ladies club which is known for it ' s colourful and interesting activities . Meetings are normally held once a fortnight . Allied Officers Cell This cell functions under the Senior Instructor Training and deals with all matters related to guidance and welfare of the Allied Officers . A member of the faculty and a Pakistani student officer is assigned to each Allied Officer to make his stay pleasant and comfortable . Barki Park . A no of outdoor facilities are provided inside the College campus and in the foot hills of the mountains . Barki Park not only provides entertainment to kids but also give a soothing relief for the students & families , specially with traditional live Rabab music every weekend . The entertainment facilities include Pizza and Coffee shop , skating arena , zip line , rock climbing arena , lush green lawns with water oscillators , various shades of all weather roses and a lot more . Uplifting of the park was outsourced to Mr . Saadat Nabi Sherwani and Co . Project Green is still in progress with a lot of Horticultural innovations by the designer . Campus . Libraries The Command and Staff College has a Main and a Fiction Library . The Fiction Library has a good selection of weekly and monthly magazines in addition to books that offer a variety of light readings . The Main Library houses books , mainly of professional nature . A large number of international newspapers and magazines on professional and general subjects are also available in the Main Library . Museum The College has a small museum , which was inaugurated on 16 May 1979 . This Museum houses various items of interest and historical value pertaining to the College . Officers Mess The Officers Mess is lodged in an elegant building with an impressive interior decor in traditional style . Most of the formal functions are held in the Mess . The Mess premises are also used for hosting private parties in accordance with the Mess Instructions . A Snack Bar next to the Mess , functions in the evening . Children ' s Schooling The College runs an English medium secondary School and College , the Iqra Army Public School and College , for the benefit to the children of the student officers and the faculty .