Karachi: The Commissioning Parade of the 124th Midshipmen and 32nd Short Service Commission Course was held at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi, marking the passing out of 90 Midshipmen and 34 SSC cadets. Commander Royal Bahrain Naval Force, Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Bin Ali, attended the event as the Chief Guest, with his arrival being welcomed by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf.

According to Radio Pakistan, Rear Admiral Al Bin Ali, an alumnus of the academy, expressed his pride in reviewing the Commissioning Parade at his alma mater. He acknowledged the professional competence of the Pakistan Navy, emphasizing its role as a key regional force. The Chief Guest highlighted the Pakistan Navy's tradition of providing high-quality training to cadets from friendly countries, noting the participation of cadets from Bahrain, Iraq, the Republic of Djibouti, Sri Lanka, and Trkiye in the parade.

Rear Admiral Al Bin Ali also reaffirmed the enduring bonds and shared values between Pakistan and Bahrain, emphasizing their commitment to mutual progress. During the ceremony, he awarded prizes to the outstanding performers. Midshipman Muhammad Uzair Abbas received the prestigious Sword of Honour for overall best performance, while Midshipman Shahab Ahmed won the Academy's Dirk. Officer Cadet Umar Mukhtar from Pakistan and Officer Cadet Aldhahabi Fahad Husam Fareed from Iraq earned the Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medals, and Officer Cadet Syed Saad Shahid from the SSC Course was awarded the Commandant Gold Medal. The Proficiency Banner was claimed by Quarterdeck Squadron.

The ceremony was attended by military officers, dignitaries, and the proud parents of the cadets.