RAWALPINDI: The passing out parade of cadets of the 152nd PMA Long Course, 71st Integrated Course, 26th Lady Cadet Course, and 37th Technical Graduate Course was held at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday, marking another proud moment for the nation’s premier military training institution.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), graced the ceremony as the chief guest. He reviewed the parade and presented awards to distinguished cadets for their outstanding performance during training.
Cadets from several friendly countries, including Iraq, Palestine, Qatar, Mali, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Bangladesh, and Nigeria, also graduated from the academy, reflecting Pakistan’s strong military cooperation and training partnerships with allied nations.
The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Ahmed Mujtaba Arif Raja of the 152nd PMA Long Course, while the President’s Gold Medal was presented to Battalion Senior Under Officer Zohair Hussain of the same course. The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal was awarded to Friendly Country Company Junior Under Officer Tekraj, and the Chief of Army Staff Marksman Medal went to Gentleman Cadet Syed Hashir Hassan, both from the 152nd PMA Long Course.
The Chief of Army Staff Cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Shaheer Ali of the 37th Technical Graduate Course, while the Commandant’s Overseas Medal was presented to Course Sports Sergeant Most Jannatul Mawa of the 26th Lady Cadet Course. Commandant’s Canes were awarded to Course Under Officer Sayed Abdul Hadi of the 71st Integrated Course and Course Under Officer Hadia Fayyaz of the 26th Lady Cadet Course.
In his address, the COAS congratulated the cadets on successfully completing their training and commended their commitment, resilience, and professionalism. He emphasized that the passing out parade symbolizes the culmination of rigorous training and the beginning of a lifelong journey in service to the nation. The ISPR added that the Army Chief also lauded the participation of cadets from friendly countries, highlighting Pakistan’s continued role in promoting regional peace, partnership, and military cooperation.
