President Alvi asks world to support Kashmiris' struggle against 'fascist regime' of India.

KARACHI -- President Arif Alvi on Saturday called out to the world's 'collective conscience' to stand with the people of occupied Kashmir in their just and rightful struggle against the 'fascist regime' of New Delhi.

The president was speaking as the chief guest at the 112th Midshipmen and 21st Short Service Commission (SSC) course commissioning parade held at the Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA), PNS Rahbar.

He was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. The commissioning parade comprised 81 Pakistani and 53 midshipmen from friendly countries as well as 65 cadets of the SSC course, including seven female cadets.

In his address, the president also highlighted the grave violations of human rights in occupied Kashmir against UN resolutions.

Acknowledging the efforts and sacrifices of the armed forces, the president pledged full support of the nation and reiterated Pakistan's commitment towards safeguarding national sovereignty against any threat posed by the adversary.

Pakistan Navy holds 112th Midshipmen and 21st Short Service Commission course commissioning parade

He felicitated the commissioning term on this momentous day and advised them to keep abreast with the latest technological trends in modern warfare.

He also urged them to carry on the legacy of their predecessors' glorious traditions, always take guidance from the wisdom of the father of the nation, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, and to always come up to the expectations of their nations in the cause of national security.

Lauding Pakistan Navy's role in maintaining regional peace and stability in line with national policy, the president commended the PNA in training of cadets from friendly navies and furthering everlasting bonds of friendship and camaraderie in collaborative security.

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