National consensus required to confront economic challenges, terrorism: COAS

• Commissioning Parade was held at Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi.
• COAS General Syed Asim Munir was the chief guest
• He said consensus is required to confront economic challenges and terrorism

KARACHI: The Commissioning Parade of 118th Midshipmen and 26th Short Service Commission was held at Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir was the chief guest on the occasion. Upon arrival at the Pakistan Naval Academy, the army chief was received by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.

Addressing the parade, COAS congratulated the commissioning term for the successful completion of training and becoming guardians of maritime frontiers of Pakistan, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

COAS Munir said that maritime domain is continuously shifting, mainly due to technological advancement, and only those navies would prevail and prove effective that would align with professionalism and modern trends of warfare.

COAS appreciated the Pakistan Naval Academy for imparting quality education not only to Pakistani cadets but to the cadets of friendly countries. He advised young officers as future leaders to lead by their conduct, character, professional acumen and foresight.

COAS Munir stated that Pakistan is passing through one of its most critical junctures and this requires the development of national consensus by all stakeholders to sail through the confronted challenges of economy and terrorism.

The Chief Guest gave away awards to the prize winners. The prestigious Quaid-i-Azam Gold Medal was awarded to Lt Kashif Abdul Quyyom (Pakistan Navy) for his Overall Best Performance. Midshipman Naufil Malik was awarded the coveted Sword of Honour for his overall best performance.

Later COAS 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.

COAS underscored the need for focus on profession and demands of modern warfare and directed information operations. He was received by Corps Commander Lt Gen Babar Iftikhar.

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