Armed forces fully capable of responding to all internal, external threats: COAS

F.P. Report

RISALPUR: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa says Pakistan is a peace-loving country and wants stability in the region.

Addressing the passing out parade of 138 GD (P), 84 Engineering, 94 Air Defence, 19 Admin & Special Duties and 3rd Logistics courses at PAF Academy Risalpur on Monday, he said that Pakistan will not allow anybody to misinterpret our actions.

General Bajwa said armed forces are fully capable of responding to all sorts of internal or external threats or aggression.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa Chief of Army Staff was the chief guest at the occasion. On his arrival at the Academy, he was received by Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force.

A total of 129 aviation cadets including 5 cadets from Royal Saudi Air Force, 1 from Royal Jordanian Air Force and 6 Lady Cadets were graduated at the occasion.

The army chief awarded branch insignias to the graduating cadets and also gave away trophies to the distinction holders. The chief guest awarded Quaid-e-Azam Banner to No 3 Squadron, the new Champion Squadron of the Academy.

Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for best performance in Flying Training was clinched by Aviation Cadet Sergeant Mohid bin Shahbaz, while the coveted Sword of Honour for Overall Best Performance in College of Flying Training was awarded to Aviation Cadet Academy Under Officer Muhammad Ashad Amir.

Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for best performance in Engineering was clinched by Aviation Cadet Sergeant Ammar Murtaza; whereas, the coveted Sword of Honour for Overall Best Performance in College of Aeronautical Engineering was awarded to Aviation Cadet Wing Under Officer Mohammad Hamza.

The ceremony was witnessed by high-ranking Military & Civil Officials, Diplomats, foreign dignitaries and a large number of guests of graduating cadets.