Graduation ceremony: forces fully prepared to give befitting response: Naval Chief

Chief of Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah said on Wednesday that Pakistan's valiant armed forces are fully prepared to give a befitting response to any misadventure. Any attempt to browbeat Pakistan would neither succeed nor serve the purpose of peace and prosperity in the region. He made these remarks while addressing as chief guest at the graduation ceremony of 134th General Duty Pilot, 79th Engineering and 14th Administration and Special Duties courses here.
Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Suhail Aman was also present. Admiral Zakaullah said Pakistan was a peace loving country and sought harmonious and peaceful co-existence with all countries but its desire for peace must not be construed as a sign of weakness.
He said in the current security scenario certain extremist elements abetted externally were out to disrupt our peace and harmony. "Our defence forces alongwith the nation are fighting the menace bravely and effectively," he added. Commenting on PAF role in operation Zarb-e-Azb, he said, the PAF has extended all out support to Pakistan Army in combating anti-state elements.
He acknowledged PAF's significant and meaningful contributions in the success of ongoing military operation against terrorists. During the ceremony, a total of 104 under training officers including eight women were passed out. The chief pinned badges to the graduating officers and Aviation Cadets and presented trophies to the position holders. He presented sword of honour for overall best performance in CFT to Pilot Officer Muhammed Kashif while sword of honour for overall best performance in CAE was presented to Pilot Officer Shahan Qamar.
The CAS' Trophy for the best performance in flying was presented to Pilot Officer Muhammed Kashif and the CAS' Trophy for the best performance in Engineering was won by Pilot Officer Shahan Qamar. Trophy for the best performance in 14 A&SD was awarded to Pilot Officer Jawad Jehangir Khan. Pilot Officer Jawad Jehangir Khan was also presented a trophy for best performance in General Service Training in CFT.
The trophy for the Best Performance in General Service Training in CAE was given to Pilot Officer Nasar Mubarik. Fabulous aerobatics by Sherdils and Para Motor Gliding display by PAF Eaglets mesmerised the chief guest, senior PAF and military officers and parents and relatives of the graduating and commissioning cadets. A JF-17 Thunder aircraft also participated in the fly past and enthralled the audience. Earlier, upon his arrival at the PAF Academy, the Chief of Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy, was welcomed by Air Officer Commanding of the Academy, Air Vice Marshal Asim Zaheer.