KAKUL: The Passing Out Parade of cadets from the 154th PMA Long Course, 39th Technical Graduate Course, 73rd Integrated Course and 28th Lady Cadet Course was held at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul.
Cadets from several friendly countries, including Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Yemen, also graduated from the Pakistan Military Academy.
General Syed Aamer Raza, NI (M), S Bt, Commander National Strategic Command, attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer.
The Commander National Strategic Command reviewed the parade and presented awards to distinguished cadets.
The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Junaid Jabbar of the 154th PMA Long Course.
The President’s Gold Medal was awarded to Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Hassan Abbas of the 154th PMA Long Course, while the Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal went to Friendly Country Company Senior Under Officer Riyad Mahmood Khan from Bangladesh, also of the 154th PMA Long Course.
The Marksman Medal was awarded to Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah of the 154th PMA Long Course.
The Chief of Army Staff Cane was presented to Course Under Officer Ali Ahmed Mustafa of the 39th Technical Graduate Course.
The Commandant’s Canes were awarded to Course Under Officer Muhammad Hamza Fayyaz of the 73rd Integrated Course
Course Junior Under Officer Maryam Tariq of the 28th Lady Cadet Course.
The ceremony marked the graduation of another batch of military cadets from Pakistan and friendly countries following their training at the prestigious Pakistan Military Academy.