Cross-border infiltration unacceptable, says Gen Syed Amir Raza at PMA Kakul passing-out parade

ISLAMABAD: Commander National Strategic Command General Syed Amir Raza has said in clear terms that Pakistan will not compromise on the sanctity of its borders and that those who violate them will receive a firm response.

He was addressing a passing-out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Kakul. He said the heavy responsibility for the country’s security, dignity and protection now rests on the shoulders of the newly commissioned cadets. He urged the cadets to face professional challenges with honesty and courage.

General Syed Amir Raza said the participation of women cadets was a matter of pride and that Pakistan’s armed forces had proved their abilities in every field. He added that Pakistan was playing a mediatory role to reduce tension in the region, which had been appreciated internationally.

He said the Pakistan Army was ever vigilant to protect every inch of the country. He reiterated that infiltration from across the border was not acceptable under any circumstances and that any violation would be met with a decisive response.

He said human rights violations in Palestine must stop immediately, while the long-standing dispute over occupied Kashmir also remained to be resolved in line with United Nations resolutions.

Courses in the parade

The parade at the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, included cadets of the 154th PMA Long Course, the 39th Technical Graduate Course, the 73rd Integrated Course and the 28th Lady Cadet Course.

According to the ISPR, cadets from several friendly countries also completed their graduation from the academy. They included cadets from Bangladesh, Iraq, the Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Yemen.

General Syed Amir Raza attended the ceremony as chief guest, reviewed the parade and distributed awards among cadets who showed outstanding performance.

Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Junaid Jabbar of the 154th PMA Long Course was awarded the Sword of Honour, while Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Hasan Abbas received the President’s Gold Medal.

Senior Under Officer Riaz Mahmood Khan of Bangladesh from the same course was given the Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal, and Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah received the Marksman Medal.

Course Under Officer Ali Ahmad Mustafa of the 39th Technical Graduate Course was given the Chief of Army Staff Cane (honorary cane). Course Under Officer Muhammad Hamza Fayyaz of the 73rd Integrated Course and Course Junior Under Officer Maryam Tariq of the 28th Lady Cadet Course were awarded the Commandant’s Cane.