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Rawalpindi, April 20, 2013 (PPI-OT): Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani reviewed an impressive Passing out parade of 127th PMA Long Course, 46th Integrated Course and 1st Mujahid Course at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, as the chief guest today. He congratulated all the graduating cadets on successful completion of their basic military training, including those from our brotherly Islamic countries of Palestine, Sudan and Turkmenistan,, and felicitated their proud parents. He specially commended all the award winners. Salient quotes from his speech are:-
“this day marks the culmination of your basic military training at an Institution which stands out with distinction amongst the leading military academies of the world.”
“You will be fortunate to command the soldiers who are known for their unflinching loyalty and sense of sacrifice. Our soldiers are known for delivering best results in the most challenging environment.”
“I am confident that Pakistan Military Academy, has instilled in you the highest standards of discipline, honour and integrity. It is your first and foremost responsibility to maintain these standards. Your life as commissioned officers in Pakistan Army will be challenging. It demands the best in professional skills and leadership qualities. I have full trust that you will never hesitate to always place your Country, Pak Army and your men before your own selves.”
“In our short history, we have overcome many a challenges that would have overwhelmed lesser nations. I am sure we can do it again. We are going through difficult times, but so has every other successful nation at some time in their history. Pak Army is fully committed to the cause and as always standing with the nation. I assure you that we will succeed if we remain committed to the basis for creation of Pakistan and remain steadfast as a nation.”
“Let me remind you that Pakistan was created in the name of Islam and Islam can never ever be taken out of Pakistan. However, Islam should always remain a unifying force. I assure you that regardless of odds, Pakistan Army will keep on doing its best towards our common dream for a truly Islamic Republic of Pakistan envisioned by the Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal”.
“Pakistan is a peace loving country. Our quest for peace is essentially based on a genuine desire to improve our lot and that of our future generations. Let no one see it as a weakness. We have exercised restraint in the face of some very belligerent statements in recent months. Let it suffice to say that Pakistan is fully capable of responding effectively to any threat. Despite our current focus on internal security, we remain fully prepared to defeat an external direct threat.”
“Let there be no doubt that with a strong Pak Army and the nation standing with it united, no harm can ever come to Pakistan, Inshallah.”
A large number of senior serving and retired armed forces officers, parents of cadets, foreign diplomats and relatives of graduating cadets witnessed the spectacular parade.
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