Kakul: The Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul hosted the passing-out parade for cadets of the 154th PMA Long Course, 39th Technical Graduate Course, 73rd Integrated Course, and 28th Lady Cadet Course. The event marked the graduation of cadets, including those from eight friendly countries.

According to Radio Pakistan, cadets from Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Yemen were among those who completed their training at the PMA. The ceremony was attended by Commander National Strategic Command General Syed Aamer Raza, who served as the chief guest and Reviewing Officer.

During the event, General Raza reviewed the parade and presented awards to outstanding cadets. The Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Junaid Jabbar from the 154th PMA Long Course, while the President’s Gold Medal went to Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Hassan Abbas from the same course. Friendly Country Company Senior Under Officer Riyad Mahmood Khan from Bangladesh received the Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal. The Marksman Medal was awarded to Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah of the 154th PMA Long Course. Course Under Officer Ali Ahmed Mustafa of the 39th Technical Graduate Course was awarded the Chief of Army Staff Cane.

Additionally, Course Under Officer Muhammad Hamza Fayyaz of the 73rd Integrated Course and Course Junior Under Officer Maryam Tariq of the 28th Lady Cadet Course received the Commandant’s Canes.