Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has categorically stated that no compromise will be made over defence of motherland and armed forces are fully prepared to cope with internal and external threats. Addressing the Passing out Parade of Cadets at Pakistan Air Force Asghar Khan Academy Risalpur today, he said without a strong Air Force, a country is at the mercy of any aggressor. While lauding the professionalism of Pakistan Air Force, the Army Chief said that PAF always lived up to the expectations of the nation. He said Pakistan Air Force patrolled the airspace in all kinds of challenges with unparalleled bravery and professionalism, and February 2019 is a great example for all of us. He asked the passed out cadets that they are the center of our hopes and the guardian of the skies. He said we expect that the cadets will lead a life adorned with the virtues of character, courage and competence. General Syed Asim Munir expressed the confidence that the passed out cadets will never hesitate to sa crifice for the defence, honour and dignity of the motherland. The Army Chief said we are well aware of our constitutional limits and expect others to uphold the Constitution. He said the arms race will disturb the balance of power in our region. Turning to prevailing situation in Palestine, the Army Chief said indiscriminate killing of elderly people, women and children in Gaza vindicates that violence is increasing in the world. About Indian illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, he said silence of the entire world about the ongoing Indian aggression against Kashmiri people cannot suppress the voice of freedom there. The Army Chief said Pakistan will continue to extend moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiri brethren in their just struggle. Source: Radio Pakistan