RAW, other hostile intelligence agencies operating from Afghanistan: CJCSC
General Zubair Mahmood Hayat addressed the passing out parade of cadets at Pakistan Naval Academy.
KARACHI (Dunya News) - Addressing the passing out parade of cadets at Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat on Saturday said that Pakistan is fully aware of the designs of hostile agencies especially India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).
The 107th Midshipmen and 16th Short Service Commission Course Commissioning Parade, comprising 72 Pakistani and 28 officers from friendly countries, was held at Pakistan Naval Academy PNS RAHBAR. General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
Addressing the participants, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat said the Indian intelligence is operating from Afghanistan to stoke unrest and instability in the country and sabotage the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
“Pakistan is confronting adversaries who are involved in indirect sub-conventional warfare against us. Pakistan is also fully aware of those threats from hostile intelligence agencies especially India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). These hostile intelligence agencies are operating from Afghanistan and other locations to create unrest in Pakistan in general and Balochistan in particular. Their designs / actions to sabotage China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are also very well known,” the CJCSC remarked.
“To deal with these challenges and threats, we are committed to undertake synergetic national efforts at the national level. Armed forces have a pivotal role to play in this regard. Make no mistake. We will beat back the enemy’s design,” he added.
“Our response in the military operations paradigm like the ongoing operation Raddul Fasaad is not merely military campaigns but are concepts demonstrating national resolve, resilience, and commitment,” General Zubair Hayat said.
He further mentioned that Pakistan seeks harmonious and peaceful coexistence with all countries, especially neighbouring countries. Stability, security and peace in Afghanistan are fundamental to the security of Pakistan. We shall continue to make all out efforts at bilateral and multilateral levels in this regard.
Commenting on Kashmir issue, he said Pakistan views with great concern the gross atrocities being committed by India in Occupied Kashmir.
The CJCSC expressed determination to cleanse Pakistan of the scourge of terrorism.
He further remarked that “Pakistan’s security forces alongwith the law enforcement agencies are playing a crucial role in tackling external state sponsored elements operating through local proxies, hunting down terrorists and dismantling their networks across the country.”
While congratulating and extending felicitations on achieving this milestone, the chief guest urged the graduating officers to hold fast to the qualities of honour, integrity and selfless devotion. He encouraged them to develop trust and confidence in their team and instill in them a true spirit of unity of purpose. He expressed his satisfaction to note that Pakistan Navy is extending support in training future officers of friendly nations. He hoped that they would prove worthy of their mettle in their respective Navies.
Earlier in his welcome address, Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy highlighted the salient features of the officers training. He apprised the audience that the commissioning term comprised 80 Midshipmen including 52 from Pakistan and 28 from allied countries. He added that 20 Cadets from Short Service Commission Officers batch are also being passed out. The Commandant highlighted that cadets from Bahrain, Jordan, Maldives, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Turkmenistan are also undergoing training at Pakistan Naval Academy.
Later, the Chief Guest gave away prizes to the winners. Midshipman Ahmed Faraz was awarded the coveted Sword of Honour for his overall best performance. Whereas, Midshipman Sarmad Arif won the Academy’s Dirk, Cadet Muhammad Fazal Kabeer clinched the Commandant Gold Medal and Cadet Syed Irtaza Haider Naqvi was given Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gold Medal. Cadet Akmadov Mamet from Turkmenistan was awarded Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of senior military officers, Ambassadors, Defence Attaches of various countries, civil dignitaries and parents of passing out midshipmen and cadets.
