ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday said that national consensus by all stakeholders was required to sail through the confronted challenges of economy and terrorism.
“Pakistan is passing through one of her most critical junctures and this requires development of national consensus by all stakeholders to sail through the confronted challenges of economy and terrorism,” the COAS said while addressing the commissioning parade of the 118th Midshipmen and 26th Short Service Commission held at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi.
Upon arrival at the Pakistan Naval Academy, the COAS was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.
Addressing the parade, the COAS congratulated the commissioning term for successful completion of training and becoming guardians of maritime frontiers of Pakistan.
The COAS said that maritime domain is continuously shifting, mainly due to technological advancement, herein only those navies would prevail and prove effective that would align with professionalism and modern trends of warfare. He appreciated the Pakistan Naval Academy for imparting quality education not only to Pakistani cadets but also to the cadets of friendly countries.