Abbottabad: Cadets from the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, including those from several allied nations, graduated in a ceremony that highlighted the international collaboration and military excellence fostered at the institution. The event celebrated the accomplishments of cadets from the 154th PMA Long Course, 39th Technical Graduate Course, 73rd Integrated Course, and 28th Lady Cadet Course.

According to Inter Services Public Relations, the ceremony was attended by General Syed Aamer Raza, the Commander of National Strategic Command, who served as the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer. The event also marked the graduation of cadets from Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Yemen, reflecting the PMA’s role in training military personnel from friendly nations.

General Raza reviewed the parade and presented awards to several distinguished cadets. The prestigious Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Junaid Jabbar from the 154th PMA Long Course. Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Hassan Abbas received the President’s Gold Medal, while Friendly Country Company Senior Under Officer Riyad Mahmood Khan from Bangladesh was awarded the Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal. Other notable awards included the Marksman Medal for Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah and the Chief of Army Staff Cane awarded to Course Under Officer Ali Ahmed Mustafa of the 39th Technical Graduate Course. Commandant’s Canes were presented to Course Under Officer Muhammad Hamza Fayyaz of the 73rd Integrated Course and Course Junior Under Officer Maryam Tariq of the 28th Lady Cadet Course.