Foremost is loyalty to state, committment to army’s constitutional role: Asim Munier,
Rawalpindi: _ Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir said the top priority of the armed forces is safety and security of people of Pakistan.
According to the source, addressing the passing out parade of cadets of 147th PMA Long Course at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, Army chief said that “Nothing is more sacred than safety and security of our people. He said no duty was more binding than the defence of motherland.”
As per details he warned that enemy was making attempts to damage the relation between public and armed forces, adding: “We will ensure that the bond between Armed Forces and People of Pakistan is preserved and further solidified.”
Furthermore “People of Pakistan are central to the unity of the state. The Army imbibes on the vision of our Great Quaid signifying no distinction of caste, color, creed, gender or geography,” COAS asserted. He said first and foremost was loyalty to the state of Pakistan and commitment to the Constitutional role assigned to Armed Forces of Pakistan.
Moreover “We have the will, capability and capacity to protect our sovereignty and territorial integrity and we are well aware of the ways and means to do it. “We will continue to provide political, moral and diplomatic support to our Kashmiri brothers. Pakistan firmly stands with its Kashmiri brethren in their historic struggle for basic human rights and their legitimate quest for the right to self-determination,” he said.
Meanwhile the international community must realize that without a just and peaceful resolution to the Kashmir issue, regional peace will forever remain elusive, he asserted.
Passing out Parade:
The Passing Out parade of cadets of 147th PMA Long Course, 13th Mujahid Course, 66th Integrated Course, 6th Basic Military Training Course and 21st Lady Cadet Course was held at the PMA Kakul. Cadets from Palestine, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar and Sri Lanka were also among the passed out cadets.
According to the source Gen Asim Munir was the chief guest on the occasion. He reviewed the parade and gave awards to distinguished cadets. The coveted Sword of Honor was awarded to Academy Senior under Officer Abdullah Bin Tariq and President’s Gold medal to Battalion Senior under Officer Ali Amir of 147th PMA Long Course.
As per details The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal was awarded to Battalion Sports Sergeant Pasindu Dayananda from Sri Lanka. The COAS Cane was awarded to Course under Officer Muhammad Adnan Munawar of 13th Mujahid Course.
Furthermore the Commandant’s Canes were awarded to Course under Officer Adil Ali of 66th Integrated Course, Course Sergeant Major Fatima Khalid of 21st Lady Cadet Course and Course under Officer Salman Khan of 6th Basic Military Training Course.
Meanwhile the COAS congratulated the passing out cadets and their parents on the successful completion of their training at PMA; the premier training institution. Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Commandant PMA.
