Summary Air Chief says Pakistan will respond strongly to aggression, supports Kashmir cause, and remains committed to peace. PMA Kakul parade held with foreign cadets participation.
ABBOTTABAD (Dunya News) - Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu has said that Pakistan is a peaceful country committed to dialogue and will continue its support for the people of occupied Kashmir, adding that any aggression against the country will be met with a strong response.
Addressing the passing out parade at Pakistan Military Academy Kakul, the Air Chief congratulated cadets from friendly countries and expressed happiness over the inclusion of female cadets.
He said that PMA Kakul is among the world’s finest military training institutions.
He told the cadets that their primary responsibility is to ensure the security of the country.
Referring to past military engagements, he said that the world witnessed the strategy of the Pakistan Army in “Ma’arka-e-Haq” and “Bunyan-um-Marsoos,” while the Pakistan Air Force made history by downing enemy aircraft.
He added that Pakistan’s capability and professionalism surprised the adversary.
The Air Chief warned that any aggression on Pakistani soil would be responded to firmly in record time.
He reiterated that Pakistan will continue its support for the Kashmiri people and stressed that the Kashmir issue should be resolved in line with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the people.
He also appreciated global efforts for peace and praised the political and military leadership.
Calling his participation in the ceremony an honor, he said that talented instructors at PMA are providing excellent training to young cadets.
The ceremony also included the passing out of cadets from the 153rd PMA Long Course and 38th Technical Graduate Course despite rain, which did not stop the cadets from continuing the parade and presenting salute to the chief guest.
Cadets from friendly countries including Sri Lanka, Iraq, Palestine, Qatar, Maldives, Mali, and Nepal also passed out.
Various awards and honors were distributed among outstanding cadets, and the ceremony concluded with cadets taking an oath of loyalty to the motherland.
