“Bismillah Irrakhman Nirraheem”
Assalam-o-Alaikum & Good Morning!
➢ It is my profound privilege and honour to review the passing out parade at Pakistan Military Academy.
I extend warm greetings and appreciations to the
immaculately turned out gentlemen and lady cadets
for the outstanding display of professionalism and
discipline. My compliments to the cadets from
friendly countries of Bangladesh, Iraq, Mali,
Maldives, Nigeria, Nepal, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka and Yemen for successful completion of the
formative training at this prestigious institution.
This is a moment of pride for you and all of us,reflective of the strong bonds of military cooperation
and international camaraderie
➢ The award winners deserve special admiration for
their outstanding achievements. You all owe
gratitude to your mentors of this institution, which
has a history and proud tradition of nurturing men
and women of courage, wisdom, discipline and
sense of sacrifice. Pakistan Military Academy’s role
as a cornerstone of military excellence has always
remained commendable and the standards
exhibited today are no less reflective of the same
Ladies and Gentlemen!
➢ Ever since the creation of Pakistan, the Armed
Forces with full support of the nation have defended
the external and internal frontiers of this great
country with unflinching resolve, conviction and pride. The most recent display of the spirit and
resolve of the Armed Forces of Pakistan during
Maarqa-e-Haq, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos has
further strengthened the trust and confidence of the
people of Pakistan on competence and far reaching
capabilities of its Armed Forces. By neutralizing all
threats with remarkable professionalism, downing
advanced assets like Rafael, targeting multiple
bases including S-400s and showcasing multi-
domain warfare capabilities, Pakistan has displayed
its capabilities and will to defend
➢ With Allah’s blessings and binding national resolve,
people of all hues and colors, age, gender, ethnicity
or creed stood firm and tall like a wall of steel leading
to a renewed spirit of patriotism and national fervor,
which prevails across the length and breadth of Pakistan.
➢ Our collective success has re-energized and
strengthened the proud and illustrious memories of
our earlier successes. Pakistan once again came out
victorious against a treacherous enemy marked by
strategic blindness and naivety and filled with hubris
and rhetoric about its misguided hegemonic
ambitions. India’s eagerness to adjudge culpability,
evasion of neutral investigation and staging self-
created evidence was indicative of politicization of
terrorism for vested interests of the ruling regime
➢ Pakistan on the other hand gained deep respect and
admiration of the people of Pakistan and
international community, because of the legitimacy
and clear victory against a numerically superior
adversary
➢ Internally, it has further unified our nation and
strengthened our resolve to defend against any
threat, whether external or internal. It has reinforced
the confidence, particularly amongst the youth, that the Armed Forces of Pakistan are an essential element of national power entrusted with the
responsibility to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state. Let me assure the
nation that with the help and mercies of Allah
Almighty and support of people, we will not lose an inch of this sacred land and from here on, you all
shall be contributing to the same cause and great enterprise
➢ I very proudly salute the valour of the people of Pakistan, every soldier, sailor, airman, the brave
men, women, children and elderly who laid their lives
during these testing times and to the ghazis who fought with utmost conviction to defend the
motherland at all cost. The national leadership,
bureaucracy, scholars, scientists, media, academia,
and most importantly the youth deserve rich tribute
for standing firmly against aggression.
➢ Our Shuhada who have sacrificed for the creation
and later preservation of this great country deserve
highest recognition. We owe our deepest respect for
the martyrs and their families because of whom we
enjoy freedom and independence. You are the heirs
of martyrs – live worthy of their memory
➢ My dear cadets, you should all be absolutely proud
of the fact that you are being commissioned in one
of the finest armies across the world, which is
second to none, respected by all and sundry. This
demands your absolute loyalty to Pakistan, to the
Armed Forces and the sacred task being entrusted
onto your shoulders
➢ It warrants highest standards of courage, conviction,
discipline and professionalism. It demands your
blood and toil and consistent hardship. Rise up to the
expectations of the people of Pakistan and to the standards commensurate to the trust reposed in you.
Remember, our enemies are hell bent upon driving
a wedge between our people and Armed Forces for
their ulterior motives. Let me remind them that the
bond between the people and Armed Forces is
unshakable. For you all, nothing should be more
sacred than the safety and security of the people of
Pakistan and no duty more binding than the defense
of our beloved homeland
Ladies and Gentlemen!
➢ The defense doctrine of Pakistan is predicated on
credible deterrence and perpetual readiness,
encompassing the full spectrum of capabilities. As a
professional standing Army, our conventional
prowess through constant doctrinal and
technological evolution has been optimized into a
dynamic, integrated and adaptive force.
You should all understand the need for intellectual
readiness and technological advancements.
Embrace innovation, lifelong learning and
adaptability to meet modern threats
➢ The battle hardened Army which has fought for over
two decades in the sub-conventional domain has
successfully displayed its capabilities in
conventional domain as well by delivering a swift and
decisive blow to the adversary. Should a fresh wave
of hostilities be triggered, Pakistan would respond
much beyond the expectations of the adversary.
With diminishing distinction between combat and
communication zones, the reach and lethality of our weapon systems will shatter the misconceived
immunity of India’s geographic vastness. The deeply
hurting retributive military and economic losses.
inflicted will be much beyond the imagination and calculations of the perpetrators of chaos and instability.
➢ I advise and firmly caution the Indian military leadership that there is, ‘No Space for War’ in a nuclearized environment. Settle the core issues with
Pakistan as per the international norms, on the basis of equality and mutual respect. We will never be intimidated nor coerced by your rhetoric and shall
respond decisively beyond proportions to even a minor provocation without any qualms. The onus of ensuing escalation, one that may ultimately bear catastrophic consequences for the entire region and
beyond, will squarely lie with India.
Dear Cadets, Ladies and Gentlemen!
➢ The world is witnessing increased fragility and
volatility with a discernible shift towards violence as
an instrument for attaining political objectives.
Amidst the chaos, Pakistan has successfully
emerged as a Net Regional Stabilizer in our region.
Our relations with key global and regional powers, particularly Muslim Countries have further strengthened. Pakistan has persistently proven to be a key contributor towards peace and stability in the
region and beyond. Our Armed Forces contribute immensely to United Nations Peacekeeping
Missions across the globe. The recent Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement with Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia is a reinforcement and formalization of
Pakistan – Saudi brotherhood and a step towards ensuring peace and stability in the Middle East and
South Asia. For people and Armed Forces of
Pakistan, it is a moment of unique pride to reaffirm our faithful commitment to defense of Harmain
Shareefain, as eternalized by the sublime words of
Allama Iqbal
ایک ہوں
مسلم حرم کی پاسبانی کے لئے
نیل کے ساحل سے لے کر تابحاک کاشغر
➢ Pakistan has also made humble contributions
towards peaceful steering of the negotiations with
Iran. Our relations with all other Muslim countries are
thriving at an exponential pace. Most significantly,
we stand proud of our historic and all weather
strategic cooperative partnership with China. Re-energization of strong and growing relations with the
US is an encouraging and welcome development.
President Trump’s personal efforts and strategic
leadership to bring peace to multiple conflict prone
areas of the world are really praiseworthy.
We will further nurture these relations with key global and regional players for the interest of peace,security and development
Ladies and Gentlemen!
➢ Having failed in its belligerence against Pakistan in
Operation Maarqa-e-Haq, India continues with state sponsored terrorism as a preferred policy. Our adversary’s use of Fitna-al-Hind and Fitna-al-
Khawarij as hired guns, exposes its cowering,
hypocritical and heinous face to the world. Equally
disconcerting is the use of Afghan soil for terrorism in Pakistan. We urge the people of Afghanistan to choose mutual security over perpetual violence and
progress over hardline obscurantism. Taliban
Regime must rein in the proxies, who have
sanctuaries in Afghanistan and are using Afghan soil
to perpetrate heinous attacks inside Pakistan.
➢ The Law Enforcement Agencies and the Armed
Forces with the support of the brave people of Pakistan, particularly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and
Balochistan will surely defeat this menace as well.
Be rest assured that like our victory in the
conventional domain, every state proxy of our
neighbor will be razed to dust, Insha Allah. Like we stood firm against a much larger adversary, we shall
persevere and never bow before a handful of
misguided terrorists having perverted interpretation of Islam. Rest assured that Pakistan is a peace
loving nation and shall ensure peace within and peace without.
➢ India’s state sponsored terrorism, oppression and
widespread atrocities in Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir should also come to an end. For how
long will the people of Kashmir continue to suffer repression and remain deprived of their right of self-
determination. Pakistan remains steadfast in its
principled stance on Kashmir and will continue to
extend political, diplomatic and moral support to the
legitimate Kashmiri Freedom Struggle till the resolution of this internationally recognized dispute,
in accordance with United Nations Security Council
Resolutions and the aspirations of the people of Kashmir.
Ladies and Gentlemen!
➢ World has finally taken a note of Israel’s blatant aggression, genocide and forced displacement waged upon Palestinians which has led to the
martyrdom of thousands of innocent civilians including women, children and elderly. Pakistan’s
consistent efforts in the diplomatic domain have played a significant role in invoking the recent peace initiative in Gaza. We hope it leads to enduring peace and stability in the region. Pakistan expects the ceasefire to continue followed by smooth flow of humanitarian relief and reconstruction of Gaza for its people to be able to live peacefully in their homeland.
➢ For a just resolution of the dispute, Pakistan stands by its principled stance on the indispensability of the
Two-State Solution and the need for an
independent, sovereign and viable state of Palestine based on pre-1967 War borders with Al-Quds Al-
Sharif as its capital. Palestine’s pain and Kashmiri subjugation remain festering wounds on the
conscience of humanity.
Ladies and Gentlemen!
➢ Pakistan’s story is one of resilience – born of struggle, sustained faith and strengthened by its people. Pakistan has never been defined by the challenges we face, but by the courage and resolve
with which we face them. Despite challenges it has
gradually but surely started to regain its rightful place in the comity of nations, as a responsible state with
immense significance and potential.
➢ Through relentless efforts of the Government, we
are now witnessing relative stability with positive economic indicators attracting investments in multiple domains from across the world.
➢ The treasures hidden beneath our land for decades
have started to surface as a silver lining for our bright future. Our vibrant youth filled with talent is making marvels in multitude of domains. The Armed Forces of Pakistan acclaim highest respects from nations
across the world.
➢ The overall geo-strategic significance of Pakistan, beauty and splendor of its exotic landscape and hospitality of its people, coupled with diplomatic, economic and military successes and wherewithal,
Pakistan is destined to rise Inshallah. But remember that our journey is not finished, the enemy remains
restless, but so does our resolve.
➢ We, men in uniform shall always remain ready and arrayed to support the progress and prosperity of the
people and the state of Pakistan and defend the ideological and physical frontiers of this great country.
Allah indeed loves those who fight in His Way in ranks as though they were a solid wall (Surah As-Saff: 4)
➢ As per Quaid’s historic remarks of January 1948, I
quote “We are all Pakistanis and citizens of the state
and we should serve, sacrifice and die for the state,
so that we may make it the most glorious and
sovereign state in the world” unquote.
Dear Cadets!
➢ Victory is not achieved by rhetoric, but by training,
character and the courage to stand firm and unyielding in the face of odds and challenges. Remain focused by making professionalism,
discipline and ethical leadership the hallmark of your personality. Be cognizant of the diverse array of
threats, within and beyond, which are proliferating via digital media, populist anarchism and social subversion. Unfortunately, in the post truth era,
perceptions bear more weight than reality and half-truths spread faster than facts. Your strength will lie
in thinking critically and discerning fact from fiction.
Do not become tools and victims of Information
Disorder encompassing fake news, misinformation,
disinformation and mal-information. You must
develop clarity, as clarity of mind is power
Dear Cadets, Ladies and Gentlemen!
➢ The broad thrust of my message is a reassurance
that given Pakistan’s potential and rising stature we need to take on the challenges with grit and determination and lead our country to its rightful destiny. Pakistan’s flag will Insha’Allah continue to
rise because its defenders, i.e. Pakistani nation,
never fail.
➢ At the end, I once again congratulate you all on being commissioned and wish you the best for a
promising yet challenging journey ahead. I also
extend my profound compliments to your parents, guardians and mentors for this remarkable
accomplishment
➢ May Allah be with us all. Ameen
Pakistan Armed Forces Zindabad!
Pakistan Hameesha Paindadabad
