The graduation ceremony of the 144th GD (P), 90th Engineering and 100th AD courses was held at the PAF Asghar Khan Academy on Tuesday. 

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was the chief guest on the occasion. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, was also present at the ceremony. 

The COAS congratulated the graduating cadets on their landmark achievement. While addressing the graduating cadets, the COAS said that Pakistan is a peace loving country that has rendered great sacrifices for regional and global peace. He said, “We stand firmly committed to the ideal of mutual respect and peaceful co-existence. It is time to extend hand of peace in all directions. Pakistan and India must also resolve the longstanding issue of Jammu and Kashmir in a dignified and peaceful manner as per the aspirations of people of Jammu and Kashmir and bring this human tragedy to its logical conclusion. 

“However, we will not allow anybody or any entity to misinterpret our desire for peace as a sign of weakness. The Armed Forces of Pakistan are fully capable and prepared to thwart any threat. The immaculate coordination and harmony displayed by all the three services in operations against the enemies of Pakistan has brought great improvement in the internal security environment,” he said. 

The COAS specially commended the critical role played by Pakistan Air Force in the War on Terror. He said, “The outstanding courage and professional excellence displayed by brave air warriors of Pakistan Air Force during Operation Swift Retort is a manifestation of our resolve and capability. The whole nation is proud of its Air Force and I earnestly hope that PAF will scale new heights of glory and excellence in the years to come.” 

The COAS hailed presence of cadets from KSA for training at the PAF Academy. “This is a manifestation of warm fraternal ties between Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and our Defence Forces indeed. We are proud of the strong bonds of Islam, brotherhood and cultural communion that bind us together,” COAS concluded