ISLAMABAD: Nineteen cadets from Bahrain, Palestine and Qatar were among the midshipmen who completed the Pakistan Naval Academy’s 117th course on Saturday, the Pakistan Navy said, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented awards to the best graduates.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, (center front), with midshipmen who completed the Pakistan Naval Academy’s 117th course in Karachi on June 25, 2022. (Photo courtesy: Pakistan Navy)
The Pakistan Naval Academy, located in Manora Island, Sindh province, provides initial training to officers of the Pakistan Navy and since its establishment in 1947 has also trained some 2,000 officers from friendly countries, including many from the Middle East.
“The commissioning contingent comprised of 23 Midshipmen including 4 from Pakistan, 14 from Bahrain Defence Forces, 3 from State of Palestine, 2 from Qatar along with 19 officers from SSC (Short Service Commission) Course,” the Navy said in a statement.
“While addressing at the ceremony, Prime Minister congratulated the commissioning term for successful completion of training and highlighted the modern warfare dynamics, while underlining challenges of responsibility for newly commissioned officers.”
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif awarding Academy Dirk to the best midshipman during the 117th midshipman and 25th SSC commissioning parade at Pakistan Naval Academy Manora in Karachi on June 25, 2022. (Photo courtesy: Pakistan Navy)
The ceremony was attended by senior civil and military officials, as well as the cadets’ parents.
Among the four graduates who received distinction from the prime minister was one officer from Bahrain.
“The prestigious Quaid-i-Azam Gold Medal was awarded to Lt Syed Irtaza Haider Naqvi for his Overall Best Performance. Midshipman Adnan M Ebrahim Jasim Bader (Bahrain) clinched the Academy's Dirk,” the Navy said.
“Officer Cadet Naufil Malik was awarded Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gold Medal, while Commandant Gold Medal was awarded to Officer Cadet Sumayya Sajjad from Short Service Commission Course. The Proficiency Banner was awarded to Quarter Deck Squadron.”
