KARACHI: President Mamnoon Hussain, addressing the passing out parade of 52nd batch of Pakistan Marine Academy, said Monday that there would be not loadshedding by year 2018 as various power generation projects are under construction in the country.
The president said the nation should support the government because all national projects are aimed for betterment of the country. The Karachi operation will continue till establishment of the absolute peace in the metropolis, he said.
Mamnoon also congratulated the passing out cadets, their teachers and parents on successfully completing two-year training at the Academy as well as wished them success in their future. He hoped that the passing out cadets will give their best to fulfil the aspirations of the country in their professional fields.
President Mamnoon observed that the trade and strategic scene of the world has been changed and Pakistan has gained more importance in the new scenario.
The country, he said, will further get importance on completion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and fully operationalisation of Gwadar Port that would help open new avenues for the economy. He said that as the economic activities will increase in the country the demand of skilled and professional manpower will also rise.
The Institutions like Naval Academy should prepare themselves to face the challenge to produce required manpower for the country in accordance with the demand, Mamnoon advised. He called upon the nation to keep an active watch on corrupt elements and strive together for elimination of corruption.
Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA) Commandant Commodore Akber Naqi, Minister for Ports and Shipping Kamran Michael and families of out-going cadets of Pakistan Marine Academy were also present.
