Entire nation stands united against terrorism, extremism: CJCSC
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KAKUL: Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Rashad Mahmood on Saturday said the entire nation today stands united against terrorism and extremism and the ongoing operation Zarb-e-Azab reflects the unflinching resolve of the Armed

Forces and people of Pakistan to defeat evil forces of regression. Addressing the impressive Passing Out Parade of 133rd PMA Long Course, 27th Technical Graduate Course, 34th Graduate Course, 51st Integrated Course and 13th lady Cadet Course here, he said, invaluable sacrifices rendered by the Pakistan Army, in their fight against terrorism reflect the will and hope of the whole nation.

“Our officers and men have written some astonishing feats with their blood, of indomitable courage, selflessness, and professional purpose. The whole nation salutes their sacrifices and they shall never be forgotten,” he added. He congratulated the cadets and appreciated the high standards of the parade.

He said, the internal and external challenges that Pakistan confronts today are indeed daunting and complex.

He therefore, urged them to keep themselves abreast of emerging technologies, new age weapons and concepts of technology-driven warfare.

Earlier, the CJCSC reviewed the parade and also awarded the coveted Sword of Honour to Battalion Senior Under Officer Muhammad Waleed.

The President’s Gold Medal was presented to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Asfandyar Khan and the Chief of Army Staff Overseas Gold Medal to Allied Under Officer, Faisal Naif B Aldawish from Saudi Arabia.

The Commandant’s Cane for the best cadet was awarded to Course Under Officer Syed Haseeb Hussain Gilani of Graduate Course and Course Under Officer, Abdul Rehman Tahir while Technical Graduate Course was awarded to Course Under Officer Nadir Mahmood Khan of Integrated Course and Course Under Officer, Masooma Daud Pota of Lady Cadet Course. General Rashad Mahmood awarded Quaid-e-Azam banner to the new champion company - Qasim for exhibiting outstanding performance during the training.

As many as 31 cadets from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Libya were also among the passed out.

Major General Nadeem Raza, Commandant Pakistan Military Academy, Major General Nadeem Raza was also present on the saluting dais. A large number of senior serving and retired personnel of Armed Forces and parents of the cadets witnessed the passing out parade.

Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk

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