RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Tuesdaythat Pakistan stand firmly committed to the ideal of mutual respect andpeaceful co-existence, adding that it is time to extend the hand of peacein all directions.
According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief wasspeaking at the graduation ceremony of 144th GD (P), 90th EngineeringCourse and 100th AD courses held at PAF Academy, Asghar Khan.
Pakistan Army chief was the chief guest on the occasion while Air ChiefMarshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was alsopresent at the ceremony.
COAS congratulated the graduating cadets on their landmark achievement.While addressing the graduating cadets, COAS said that Pakistan is apeace-loving country that has rendered great sacrifices for regional andglobal peace.
Pakistan and India must also resolve the longstanding issue of Jammu andKashmir in a dignified and peaceful manner as per the aspirations of peopleof Jammu and Kashmir and bring this human tragedy to its logicalconclusion, COAS emphasised.
“However, we will not allow anybody or any entity to misinterpret ourdesire for peace as a sign of weakness,” he said, adding that Armed Forcesof Pakistan are fully capable and prepared to thwart any threat.
The immaculate coordination and harmony displayed by all the three servicesin operations against the enemies of Pakistan have brought greatimprovement in the internal security environment, COAS said.
COAS specially commended the critical role played by Pakistan Air Force inWar on Terror. The outstanding courage and professional excellencedisplayed by brave air warriors of Pakistan Air Force during OperationSwift Retort is a manifestation of our resolve and capability.
The whole nation is proud of its air force and I earnestly hope that PAFwill scale new heights of glory and excellence in the years to come, COASreiterated.
COAS hailed the presence of cadets from KSA for training at PAF AcademyAsghar Khan. This is a manifestation of warm fraternal ties between theIslamic Republic of Pakistan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and our DefenceForces indeed. we are proud of the strong bonds of Islam, brotherhood andcultural communion that bind us together, COAS concluded
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A total of 133 graduating Cadets including 11 Royal Saudi Air Force Cadetsand 6 lady cadets graduated at the occasion. COAS awarded branch insigniasto the graduating officers and also gave away trophies to the distinctionholders.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Trophy for the best performance inGeneral Service Training was awarded to Aviation Cadet Faizan Iqbal. BestAllied Cadet Trophy was won by RSAF Cadet Hatem Muhammad Alsofiani.
Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for overall best performance in Air Defencewas won by Aviation Cadet Shahryar Khan. Chief of the Air Staff Trophy forthe best performance in Engineering was won by Aviation Cadet MuhammadUsman.
Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for best performance in Flying Training wasawarded to Aviation Cadet Danish Qayyum.
Sword of Honour for overall best performance in College of AeronauticalEngineering was won by Aviation Cadet Muhammad Usman. Sword of honour foroverall best performance in college of Flying Training was won by MuhammadIbtisam Naeem.
The ceremony was followed by a thrilling aerial display by PAF AcademyAerobatics team” Sherdil” and a specialized military drill” Hamza Flight”of the academy.
Earlier, on his arrival, the COAS was received by Air Vice Marshal ShakilGhazanfar, Air Officer Commanding, and PAF Asghar Khan Academy.
The ceremony was witnessed by high-ranking Military and Civil Officials,Diplomats, foreign dignitaries and a large number of guests of graduatingcadets.
