KARACHI: (HRNW) Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has lauded Pakistan Naval Academy for imparting quality education not only to Pakistani cadets but to the cadets of friendly countries.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir said this while attending the Commissioning Parade of 118th Midshipmen and 26th Short Service Commission at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi, as the chief guest.
Upon arrival at Pakistan Naval Academy, the army chief was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. Addressing the parade, the army chief congratulated the commissioning team for successful completion of training and becoming guardians of maritime frontiers of Pakistan.
He said that maritime domain was continuously shifting, mainly because of technological advancement, herein only those navies would prevail and prove effective that would align with professionalism and modern trends of warfare.
The COAS advised young officers as future leaders to lead by their conduct, character, professional acumen and foresight.
He stated that Pakistan was passing through one of her most critical junctures and it required development of national consensus by all stakeholders to sail through the confronted challenges of economy and terrorism.
Later, the chief guest gave away awards to the prize winners. The prestigious Quaid-i-Azam Gold Medal was awarded to Lt Kashif Abdul Quyyom PN for his Overall Best Performance. Midshipman Naufil Malik was awarded the coveted Sword of Honour for his overall best performance.
Later COAS Munir visited Malir Garrison where he laid floral wreath at Martyr’s Monument.
He also addressed the officers of Karachi Corps, Rangers and other CAFs at Malir Garrison. The army chief underscored the need for focus on profession and demands of modern warfare and directed information operations. Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by Lieutenant General Babar Iftikhar, Commander Karachi Corps.