Passing out parade of 113th Midshipmen, 22nd SSC course held at Naval Academy.

KARACHI -- The 113th Midshipmen and 22nd Short Service Commission (SSC) Course Passing Out Parade was held here at Pakistan Naval Academy.

The commissioning parade was comprised of 100 Midshipmen and 65 cadets of SSC Course, said a news release issued on Saturday.

Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Upon his arrival, he was received by Commander Karachi Vice Admiral Zahid Ilyas.

Addressing the parade, Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq congratulated the newly commissioned officers for proudly joining ranks of maritime defenders of the country.

He advised the officers to remain grateful to Almighty for the opportunity being bestowed upon them and remain resolute in taking up the sacred task of defending the motherland.

Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq also asked the young officers to put in their best to live up to the expectations of the nation in line with PN traditions. He applauded the friendly countries Midshipmen in absentia and also valued modest proceedings due outbreak of pandemic COVID-19.

He briefly mentioned recent acquisitions of platforms by Pakistan Navy and urged the officers to keep themselves abreast with latest technologies in modern warfare and broaden their geo-strategic horizon along with professional competence. He also acknowledged the efforts and sacrifices of armed forces and pledge made towards safeguarding national sovereignty against any threat posed by the adversary.

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