22 female sailors inducted in Pak navy

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<tr> <td height="20"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="efefef"><img src="/web/20080119201216im_/http://www.thenews.com.pk/images/shim.gif" width="1" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#F4FAFF"> <td class="heading_txt" height="20"> 22 female sailors inducted in Pak navy</td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="/web/20080119201216im_/http://www.thenews.com.pk/images/shim.gif" width="1" height="5"></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="efefef"><img src="/web/20080119201216im_/http://www.thenews.com.pk/images/shim.gif" width="1" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="/web/20080119201216im_/http://www.thenews.com.pk/images/shim.gif" width="1" height="5"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="small_txt">KARACHI: The first ever batch of 22 female sailors along with 1000 new entry sailors passed out and formally inducted into Pakistan Navy upon successful completion of 38 weeks' rigorous training. <br><br>This was stated in an ISPR (Navy) press release issued here Tuesday. <br><br>It said that the passing out parade was held at PNS Himalayaon Tuesday. Commodore Muhammad Aslam Rana, the Incharge of Naval Training at Karachi, reviewed the parade as the chief guest. <br><br>The PNS Himalaya is the oldest training establishment of Pakistan Navy. Since 1970, the unit had been entrusted with important responsibility of training new entrants thus fulfilling requirement of sailors for Pakistan Navy. <br><br>This is the first time that female trainees have passed out from PNS Himalaya. <br><br>Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said that Pakistanis currently going through a critical phase and is faced with internal and external security threats. It is imperative to enhance our defence capabilities and maintain minimum credible deterrence to meet these challenges. <br><br>The chief guest also urged the passing out sailors to be moderate, tolerant and patriotic and to safeguard themselves against moral diseases like shortsightedness, racial discrimination and sectarianism. <br><br>Commenting on the role of women in nation building, Commodore Rana said that like other fields of life, women are also making significant contribution in the Armed Forces which is important for progress and prosperity of a nation. He hoped that newly inducted female sailors would prove equal to the task and serve with full devotion and dedication. <br><br>He also extended his felicitations to the passing out sailors specially those who displayed outstanding performances and won prizes. In his welcome address, Commanding Officer PNS Himalaya Captain Tanzeem Akhtar Qadri, highlighted salient features of sailors' training. He apprised the audience that sailors at PNS Himalaya go through a process of extensive training in tough military environment and trained in small arm firing, sea vessel handling and swimming etc. Besides professional training, they are also exposed to various sports and cocurricular activities so as to make them a good soldier and a better citizen.<br><br>Later, the chief guest gave away prizes to the winners. Muhammad Asad received Commander Karachi Gold Medal for his overall best performance. Award for the best Tech UT went to Muhammad Sajid whereas Abdul Aziz received the prize for best Non Tech UT. <br><br>Awards for the best Female sailor and sports were given to Sidra Nazir and Umar Ali respectively. Proficiency banner for best overall performance was given to Khyber Squadron.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="efefef"><img src="/web/20080119201216im_/http://www.thenews.com.pk/images/shim.gif" width="1" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#F4FAFF" align="center"> <td><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080119201216/JavaScript:history.back();" class="link_dark_blue">Back</a>     |    <a href="sendtofriend.asp?id=15213" class="link_dark_blue">Send this story to Friend</a>    |     <a href="print.asp?id=15213" class="link_dark_blue">Print Version</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="efefef"><img src="/web/20080119201216im_/http://www.thenews.com.pk/images/shim.gif" width="1" height="1"></td> </tr> </table> <table width="75%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"> <tr align="center" class="small_txt"> <td> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <table width="778" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"> <tr> <td><img src="/web/20080119201216im_/http://www.thenews.com.pk/images/shim.gif" width="1" height="10"></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="CDD1DC"><img src="/web/20080119201216im_/http://www.thenews.com.pk/images/shim.gif" width="1" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#E6F3FF" align="center"> <td height="40"><a href="default.asp" class="link_black">The News Home</a>  |  <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080119201216/http://www.jang.com.pk/" target="_blank" class="link_black">Jang Group Online</a>  |  <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080119201216/http://www.jang.net/jm" target="_blank" class="link_black">Jang Multimedia</a>  |  <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080119201216/http://www.jang.net/urdu" target="_blank" class="link_black">Jang Searchable</a>  |  <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080119201216/http://www.jang.com.pk/ad-tariff/newtariff/index.html" class="link_black" target="_blank">Ad Tariff</a><span class="small_txt">  |  <span class="small_txt"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080119201216/http://jang.net/features/comments/default.asp?camefrom=the%20news%20for%20editor" class="link_black">Editor Internet</a><span class="small_txt">  |  <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20080119201216/http://jang.net/features/comments/default.asp?camefrom=thenews" class="link_black" target="_blank">Webmaster</a><span class="small_txt">  |  </span><a href="#" class="link_black">Ad Enquiry</a></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="CDD1DC"><img src="/web/20080119201216im_/http://www.thenews.com.pk/images/shim.gif" width="1" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="/web/20080119201216im_/http://www.thenews.com.pk/images/shim.gif" width="1" height="10"></td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>

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