Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah attends Passing Out Parade at Pakistan Military Academy

ISLAMABAD, 15 Oct 16: Passing Out Parade of PMA Graduate Course 35th, Technical Graduate Course 28th and Integrated Course 53rd was held at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul today. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah graced the ceremony as Chief Guest. On arrival the Chief Guest was received by Major General Nadeem Raza, Commandant Pakistan Military.

While congratulating the cadets on achieving this distinguished milestone Chief Guest Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah said that excellent standard of today’s’ Parade and the impeccable turn out of cadets are indeed a testimony to the highest professional standards and traditions at the Academy, which are upheld by the untiring commitment and dedication of faculty and the staff. You have earned your commission from one of the finest military institutions of the world.

The Admiral said that the defence and security preparedness of any nation is in direct response to its security dictates. We, in Pakistan, have a history of facing perils and successfully surmounting them. The challenges that this young nation has faced over the past few decades have made us more resilient and stronger. The unresolved disputes that continue to smoulder, and the daunting challenges that lie ahead, mandate that we maintain a constant vigil on the internal as well as external fronts.

The Naval Chief further added that our commitment to eradicate the menace of terrorism and extremism from Pakistan remains unwavering. Operation Zarb-e-Azb nearing conclusion and pursuance of National Action Plan, exemplifies the commitment and resolve of the entire nation and its Armed Forces to defeat this scourge. Pakistan Army, being one of the most battle-hardened and professional armies in the world has rendered enormous sacrifices of officers and men. The numerous chapters of success have indeed been inscribed with the blood of our valiant soldiers, sailors and airmen. We salute our Shuhada. Pakistan remains undeterred and will continue its march, until we have secured our homeland against forces inimical to our progress and prosperity.

He further said that while Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir continues to bleed and Pakistan is being continuously subjected to a volley of false accusations by India, let me reiterate the fact that Pakistan is a peace loving country and seeks harmonious and peaceful co-existence with all its neighbours. The world can no more be misguided by the litany of falsehoods to divert global attention from atrocities in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir or attempts at seeking refuge through concocted stories. Any unintended outcome or act of aggression borne out of such adversarial design, whether by intent or even a strategic miscalculation will not go unpenalized. We shall defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity with full might and at all costs.

A large number of senior serving and retired armed forces officers attended the ceremony