KAKUL: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Saturday reiterated the armed forces’ commitment to the country’s safety, saying nothing is more sacred than the security of the people.
He was addressing the PMA Passing Out Parade in Kakul today.
“We will ensure that bond between forces and people is further solidified,” vows Gen Asim Munir.
Says there is absolutely no space for spoilers of our hard-earned peace.
General Asim Munir, in his first speech at the PMA as the COAS, said that the people of Pakistan are central to the unity of the state and added that the first and foremost is loyalty to the state of Pakistan and commitment to the Constitutional role assigned to armed forces of Pakistan.
“To us, nothing is more sacred than the safety and security of our people and no duty is more binding than the defence of our motherland. Go out now, and deliver to the expectations of your nation,” he told the cadets.
“The army imbibes the vision of our great Quaid signifying no distinction of caste, colour, creed, gender or geography.”
The COAS noted that Pakistan’s efforts for peace should never be taken as a sign of weakness.
“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. I assure the people of Pakistan that we will never hesitate in rendering any and every sacrifice necessary for the defence of our sacred motherland.”
He said that the brave soldiers of Pakistan don’t get fascinated with the numbers and resources of their adversaries.
The armed forces of Pakistan stand firm with their strong will and determination while fulfilling the promises of Almighty Allah as true followers, he said.
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Terrorism
Vowing to rid the country of terrorism, COAS Asim Munir said, “There is absolutely no space for spoilers of our hard-earned peace”.
He reiterated that the armed forces will never shy away from any sacrifice to stabilise, secure, and safeguard the future of the next generations.
Domestic crises
Turning to ongoing crises in the country, General Asim Munir said that significant effort is being made by the adversaries to affect state and societal cohesion through multiple efforts.
“There is a dire need to identify the exposed and hidden enemies. In this regard, there must be a difference between reality and deception.”
General Asim said that the country’s enemies are hell-bent on driving a wedge between its people and the armed forces, and added: “We will ensure that the bond between Armed Forces and People of Pakistan is preserved and further solidified.”
Highlighting the importance of peace on western borders, the COAS said that the stability, security and peace in Afghanistan are fundamental to Pakistan’s security..
Assuring the Kashmiri brothers of the country’s steadfast support, he said that 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.
“We will continue to provide political, moral and diplomatic support to our Kashmiri brothers.”
He asked the international community to realise, that without a just and peaceful resolution to the Kashmir issue, regional peace will forever remain elusive.
April 29,2023
Source: Geo TV News
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 Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul today.
Cadets from Palestine, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar and Sri Lanka were also among the passed out cadets.
General Syed Asim Munir, COAS, was the chief guest on the occasion.
COAS reviewed the parade and gave awards to distinguished cadets. The coveted Sword of Honour 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. 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, 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.
The COAS congratulated the passing out cadets and their parents on the successful completion of their training at PMA; the premier training institution.
Updated version of the story in Dawn April 30,2023