RAWALPINDI: Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan is a peace loving country, rendered great sacrifices for regional and global peace and firmly committed to the ideal of mutual respect and peaceful co-existence.

Addressing the graduation ceremony of 144th GDP, 90th Engineering Course and 100th AD courses held at PAF Academy Asghar Khan Risalpur today (Tuesday), he said it is time to extend hand of peace in all directions.

He said Pakistan and India must also resolve the longstanding issue of Jammu and Kashmir in a dignified and peaceful manner as per the aspirations of people of Jammu and Kashmir and bring this human tragedy to its logical conclusion.

The COAS said Armed Forces of Pakistan are fully capable and prepared to thwart any threat and our desire for peace should not be misinterpreted as our weakness.

He commended the critical role played by Pakistan Air Force in War on Terror.

General Qamar Javed Bajwa congratulated the graduating cadets on their landmark achievement. Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan was also present at the ceremony.

A total of 133 graduating Cadets including 11 Royal Saudi Air Force Cadets and 6 lady cadets graduated at the occasion. The COAS awarded branch insignias to the graduating officers and also gave away trophies to the distinction holders.