LAHORE - Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah Friday said Pakistan Navy cannot be oblivious to threats to the national security and sovereignty as hegemonic and domineering mindset solidifies in the neighbourhood.
He said this while addressing the convocation ceremony of 44th Pakistan Navy Staff Course held at Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore. The Chief of the Naval Staff graced the ceremony as chief guest and conferred master degrees in War Studies (Maritime) to 79 graduates from Pakistan Navy, Pak Army, Pakistan Air Force and 21 officers from Allied countries including Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Fiji, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Yemen.
The Naval Chief said due to significance of maritime domain, rapidly changing regional and international dynamics “there is heavy responsibility on us to remain relevant and effective both at political and military levels”.
“My principal focus is on developing a quality human resource and enhancing the combat potential, by acquiring new potent platforms, improving maintenance and logistics capacity in a manner that we remain ever ready for undertaking any task assigned by the government,” he added.
He envisioned Pakistan Navy to be a modern potent Navy, manned by motivated professionals that contribute effectively to deterrence and national security across the full conflict spectrum, capable of radiating influence region-wide with a global outlook.
Advising the graduating officers, Admiral Zakaullah said that always bear in mind that learning is a continuous process, and everyday there will be a new thing for you to learn about your demanding profession, therefore, strive hard to keep pace with the rapid technological advancements in the domain of modern naval warfare. “I expect you, not only to live up to the glorious traditions of your predecessors, but also to raise the bar further by your own distinguished accomplishments.
In the execution of your job, there should be nothing higher or greater than the dictates of your conscience,” he added.
Earlier in his welcome address, Commandant PN War College, Rear Admiral Abdul Aleem summarized the professional and academic activities in which the graduating officers were skilled over a period of 41 weeks. He said that the presence of sizeable number of graduating allied officers is indeed encouraging and signifies the fraternal bonds between these countries and Pakistan and above all between our Navies.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of distinguished civilian guests and senior officers of the Armed Forces of Pakistan.
He said this while addressing the convocation ceremony of 44th Pakistan Navy Staff Course held at Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore. The Chief of the Naval Staff graced the ceremony as chief guest and conferred master degrees in War Studies (Maritime) to 79 graduates from Pakistan Navy, Pak Army, Pakistan Air Force and 21 officers from Allied countries including Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Fiji, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Yemen.
The Naval Chief said due to significance of maritime domain, rapidly changing regional and international dynamics “there is heavy responsibility on us to remain relevant and effective both at political and military levels”.
“My principal focus is on developing a quality human resource and enhancing the combat potential, by acquiring new potent platforms, improving maintenance and logistics capacity in a manner that we remain ever ready for undertaking any task assigned by the government,” he added.
He envisioned Pakistan Navy to be a modern potent Navy, manned by motivated professionals that contribute effectively to deterrence and national security across the full conflict spectrum, capable of radiating influence region-wide with a global outlook.
Advising the graduating officers, Admiral Zakaullah said that always bear in mind that learning is a continuous process, and everyday there will be a new thing for you to learn about your demanding profession, therefore, strive hard to keep pace with the rapid technological advancements in the domain of modern naval warfare. “I expect you, not only to live up to the glorious traditions of your predecessors, but also to raise the bar further by your own distinguished accomplishments.
In the execution of your job, there should be nothing higher or greater than the dictates of your conscience,” he added.
Earlier in his welcome address, Commandant PN War College, Rear Admiral Abdul Aleem summarized the professional and academic activities in which the graduating officers were skilled over a period of 41 weeks. He said that the presence of sizeable number of graduating allied officers is indeed encouraging and signifies the fraternal bonds between these countries and Pakistan and above all between our Navies.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of distinguished civilian guests and senior officers of the Armed Forces of Pakistan.
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