Pakistan Army trainers helping forge the Saudi Army into a fighting machine.

Zarvan · Aug 5, 2014

Aeronaut said:
Photos will be appreciated.

in latest batch 29 cadets were trained in our Naval acadmey

DESERT FIGHTER · Aug 5, 2014

Aeronaut said:
Good.

Kuwaitis too are asking Pakistan to train their 11000 troopers and officers.

We have had military presence in kuwait since long... not sure if there are any military folks there as of now... but we did in the past..

2014 Naval news:

KARACHI: The 101st Midshipmen Commissioning term and 10th SSC Officers\' Class, comprising a total of 108 officers, got commissioned at Pakistan Naval Academy PNS RAHBAR, upon completion of rigorous training. President of Pakistan, Mamnoon Hussain was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
Upon his arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila.
Addressing the commissioning parade, the Chief Guest said that Pakistan believes in the promotion of peace and security in the region. It also believes in the freedom of the seas and trade as it vows to pursue a balanced foreign policy, based on strengthening economic bonds and fostering good relations with all countries, particularly its neighbors. Pakistan stands committed today to the international order and stability and is against terrorism in all its manifestations.
While addressing the commissioning officers, the President said that the nation pins very high hopes that you will add new dimensions to the traditional concepts of command and leadership. \"You have become a member of a very prestigious Organization whose discipline and quality of work are worth emulating. I advise you to uphold those glorious traditions through strength of your personal character, integrity and honor\".
The President added that military leadership qualities are very important in the making of an efficient officer. A true leader leads from the front and sets an example for others. This earns the loyalty of those who follow. A leader is one who is not only mentally and physically tough, but one who is open to new ideas and can be calm and composed in difficult situations. And most importantly, one who can have the trust of those, who he leads.
Earlier, in his welcome address Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy highlighted salient features of the officers training. He apprised the audience that the commissioning term comprises 76 Midshipmen including 29 from the brotherly Muslim country Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and 32 Short Service Commission Officers.
Later, the Chief Guest gave away prizes to the winners. Midshipman Zaeem ul Husnain was awarded the Sword of Honour for his overall best performance. Whereas, Midshipman Saud ur Rehman won the Academy Dirk. Cadet Muhammad Hassan, Acting Sub Lieutenant Syed Muhammad Arsalan and Cadet Saad Ahmed were given Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gold Medal, Quaid-e-Azam Gold Medal and Commandant Gold Medal, respectively.
The ceremony was attended by a large number of senior Naval Officers, ambassador, Defence Attaches of various countries, officers from sister services, civil dignitaries and parents of the passing out
officers.

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2013

Karachi, June 29: A total of 137 Naval Officers graduated today at an impressive ceremony held at Pakistan Naval Academy. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Asif Sandila was the chief guest on the occasion.

The graduating class comprised 104 midshipmen including 16 from allied countries, and 33 Short Service Commission officers including 10 females.

Addressing the ceremony, Admiral Sandila said that today as a nation we are cautiously navigating through many of challenges and Pakistan Navy is no exception to it. He said that we have to be mindful of the growing maritime capability in our region. We have to be geared up and ever ready to counter piracy, terrorism and extremism in the ocean region of our interest and for maintenance of global peace on the high seas. Most importantly, he continued, we must guard against the internal threat, which perhaps is the most challenging at the moment. He reaffirmed that Insha Allah we would not let a weakness creep in our resolve to defend our motherland.
The Naval Chief was of the view that Art and Science of warfare are easily taught and learnt but harnessing the mantle of leadership is not a classroom subject. “There may be born leaders, but there is none amongst you who lacks the essential makeup of a leader. The inherent prerequisite of your brand of leadership mandates that those who follow you need to trust you to the extent of putting their lives at risk when required. Your calling is leading from the front and this implies wearing an invisible badge of honor that is all too visible to your followers through the prism of your confidence, calmness and competence”, he added.

The chief guest urged the passing out officers to keep abreast of the emerging technologies, new age weapons and concepts of technology driven warfare. He also extended his felicitations to the officers and their parents.

Earlier in his welcome address, Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy apprised the audience of salient features of training the officers had gone through. He added that young cadets of brotherly countries of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Nigeria, Palestine, Sudan and Yemen are also being trained at Pakistan Naval Academy.

Later, the chief guest awarded prizes to the cadets who displayed outstanding performances and earned distinctions. For the best overall performance, Midshipman Muhammad Sayyaf Pasha was presented the coveted Sword of Honour. PNA Dirk was accorded to midshipman Hassan Noor. Commandant gold medal was awarded to cadet Ayesha Bint-e-Rafique whereas cadet Roheel Shahzad received the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee gold medal. Allied cadet Ahmed Nazwan grabbed CNS Gold Medal and Fox’l squadron received proficiency banner for its overall best performance.

The ceremony was attended by a large number of senior naval officers, ambassadors, officers from sister services, civil dignitaries and parents and relatives of the passing out officers.

2011

94th Midshipmen Commissioning Parade at Pakistan Naval Academy | Tune.pk

January 4th, 2011: The geo-political situation has undergone radical changes specially over the past few years. Pakistan today stands committed in the war against terrorism alongside the international community.

"We want peace with all our neighbours but peace with honour and dignity", stated Air Chief Marshall Rao Qamar Suleman.

He was addressing the 94th officers commissioning parade held at Pakistan Naval Academy on Monday, says a press release on Monday.

The Air Chief said that our desire for peace must not be construed as a sign of weakness. In fact, it is reflective of our confidence to effectively safeguard our national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Aggression of any kind from any side would be met with full force by the Armed Forces of Pakistan, he added.

Air Chief Marshall Rao commended the participation of Pakistan Navy in Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan (CMCP). He said that the opportunity to command Combined Task Force-150 for four times by PN is a testimony of our professional excellence.

The Air Chief added that Pakistan Navy has been entrusted with the onerous command of Combined Task Force 151 in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin to deter and disrupt piracy for the benefit of all nations. Appreciating a good proportion of female cadets on the parade ground Rao Qamar Suleman said that it is heartening to see that females are also being trained at the Naval Academy. This reflects Quaid’s vision to provide women with an equal instrumental role to play in defence and development of our country.

Earlier in his welcome address, Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Commodore Ayaz Ahmed Nasir, highlighted the salient features of officers training. He apprised that a total of 61 officers are passing out after rigorous training. He said PNA is privileged to train cadets from brotherly countries of Kazakhstan, Maldives, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Turkmenistan..

DESERT FIGHTER · Aug 6, 2014

Aeronaut said:
Photos will be appreciated.

here are a few pics and the video:

DESERT FIGHTER · Aug 6, 2014

SSG training Saudi special forces?

Yzd Khalifa · Aug 6, 2014

AUz said:
SAME HERE!

I have studied with all kind of Arabs...and to my surprise, Saudis have been most "pro-Paksitan" and most "friendly" towards Pakistanis amongst ALL other Arabs.

Pakistanis need to be more balance when they look at Saudi Arabia and Arab World. All of them have faults, so do we, but don't just start blabbering out of no where

We don't need Pakistanis to view KSA in a balance way or whatever. Our stance on the Nation of Pakistan, its people is unconditional, shall never change.

DESERT FIGHTER · Aug 6, 2014

Yzd Khalifa said:
We don't need Pakistanis to view KSA in a balance way or whatever. Our stance on the Nation of Pakistan, its people is unconditional, shall never change.