Passing-out parade: CJCSC urges PAF operational readiness

Gen Mahmood says profession of arms requires unflinching courage and dedication to ensure defence of nation.

RISALPUR: The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), Gen Rashad Mahmood on Thursday said, “Being custodians of the aerial defence of our country, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) should keep the state-of-the-art aircraft and other technological equipment in an immaculate condition and also in highest state of operational readiness.” He made these remarks while addressing the passing-out parade at PAF Academy Risalpur. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt was also present on the occasion. While addressing the parade Gen Mahmood said the profession of arms was highly demanding and requires an unflinching courage and dedication to ensure the defence of the nation. As PAF officers you are required to march in sync with the latest developments and aim for excellence in your respective fields, he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 4^th, 2014.