Monday, 21 May 2012

PM approves establishment of Junior Naval Academy in Balochistan

Islamabad: May 21, 2012
 Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the establishment of Junior Navel Academy, Ormara (JNAO) in Balochistan as a special project to compliment the Government of Pakistan’s initiative under Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan to provide opportunity to the Baloch society. 50 percent quota will be reserved for Baloch students.

The Academy is the first military training institution to be established west of Karachi and will also pave way towards the revival of Naval Cadet Scheme of Pakistan Navy.

The Academy is envisaged to act as a feeder institution for Pakistan Navy in particular and Armed Forces as well as for nation in general, by grooming the potential entrants who are considered mentally, morally and physically suitable for training.

The Academy will be run by the Board of Governors and will function under command of the Naval Headquarters.

Once established, the JNAO will groom the youth of the coastal areas in seeking a meaningful livelihood, besides their induction in the Armed Forces of Pakistan.

The establishment of JNAO will be instrumental in integrating Baloch people into national mainstream and promoting civil-military relation.

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