KARACHI: The 106th midshipmen commissioning term and 15th short service commission officers course, comprising a total of 70 officers, got commissioned at Pakistan Naval Academy PNS RAHBAR, upon completion of rigorous training. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Upon his arrival, the chief guest was received by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zakaullah.
Addressing the passing out parade, the air staff said Pakistan is confronted with enormous challenges both at internal and external fronts. He also said, “Trying times have galvanized us into battle hardened military, ready to respond to any challenge. Our patience is a sign of maturity and must not be misunderstood by our enemy; we know how to respond to any misadventure.”
Congratulating and extending felicitations on achieving this milestone, he advised the passing out midshipmen and cadets to strive hard to keep pace with the rapid technological advancements, taking place in the domain of naval warfare, so as to keep up with the glorious traditions of their predecessors and build upon this heritage with integrity, courage and commitment.
He also said that it is heartening to see that Pakistan Navy is extending support in training future officers of friendly nations who will serve as Pakistan’s ambassadors in their countries.
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Pakistan Naval Academy commandant highlighted the salient features of the training. He apprised the audience that the commissioning term comprises of 45 midshipmen, including 44 from Pakistan and 1 from Yemen. He added that 25 cadets from short service commission officers batch including 02 female cadets are also being passed out today.
The commandant highlighted that cadets from Bahrain, Jordan, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan and Yemen are also undergoing training at the academy. Later, the chief guest gave away prizes to the winners. Midshipman Muhammad Imran was awarded the sword of honour for his overall best performance.
Whereas, Midshipman Raja Shehryar won the academy’s dirk, Cadet Raabia Tabasum (SSC) clinched the commandant gold medal and Cadet Moiz Ahmad was given chairman joint chiefs of staff committee gold medal. Lt Sheharyar Jaffar and Cadet Adam Hashim (Maldives) were awarded Quaid-e-Azam gold medal and chief of the naval staff gold medal respectively.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of officers, ambassadors, defence attaches, civil dignitaries and parents of passing out midshipmen and cadets.
