Pakistan to protect its sovereignty decisively: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
— June 28, 2025
KARACHI (AIA) Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphatically stated that Pakistan will protect its sovereignty and core national interests decisively and without hesitation. Addressing Pakistan Navy Midshipmen and Short Service Commission Course parade in Karachi on Saturday, he said let it be known to all inimical forces who harbor nefarious designs against Pakistan that we are ever ready in our resolve to defend our motherland at all costs.
Directing his address to the participants of training course, the Chief of Army Staff appreciated the Pakistan Naval Academy for providing quality training to cadets from Pakistan and friendly countries. He said participation of cadets from Bahrain, Iraq, Palestine, Djibouti and Turkiye is a reflection of the high standard of training at Pakistan Naval Academy.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said in view of evolving spectrum of naval challenges, it is imperative for Pakistan to maintain a strong and effective maritime force. He said Pakistan Navy’s role in ensuring the security of the global sea lines as an important regional maritime power has a long history.
He urged the naval officers to continue improving and strengthening their operational capabilities. On the occasion, he distributed prizes among best performing cadets. The commissioning term of 123rd Midshipmen and 31st Short Service Commission Course included 127 midshipmen, 19 from Bahrain, 4 from Iraq and 2 from Palestine. In addition, 23 cadets of the Short Service Commission Course were also part of the commissioning term.
Earlier, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf welcomed Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on his arrival at the Naval Academy.