RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) held a passing-out parade on Saturday for cadets from four courses. The graduating cadets also included those from several friendly countries, including Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Yemen, the military’s media wing said.
The passing-out parade was held for cadets of the 154th PMA Long Course, 39th Technical Graduate Course, 73rd Integrated Course and 28th Lady Cadet Course at PMA Kakul, the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said.
General Syed Aamer Raza, Commander National Strategic Command, attended the ceremony as chief guest and Reviewing Officer of the parade.
The Commander National Strategic Command reviewed the parade and gave awards to distinguished cadets.
The Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Junaid Jabbar of the 154th PMA Long Course, while the President’s Gold Medal was awarded to Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Hassan Abbas of the same course.
The Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal was awarded to friendly country Company Senior Under Officer Riyad Mahmood Khan from Bangladesh of the 154th PMA Long Course.
Marksman Medal was awarded to Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah of the 154th PMA Long Course.
Chief of Army Staff Cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Ali Ahmed Mustafa of 39th Technical Graduate Course.
The Commandant’s Canes were awarded to Course Under Officer Muhammad Hamza Fayyaz of 73rd Integrated Course and Course Junior Under Officer Maryam Tariq of 28th Lady Cadet Course.
The Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) is renowned for its rigorous training programmes that help transition civilians into military officers. The academy provides comprehensive military education covering tactics, strategy, leadership, and physical fitness. Graduates go on to serve in various branches of the Pakistan Army.
Pakistan hosts cadets from friendly countries each year to undergo specialised military training.
Pakistan also routinely holds joint air, ground and sea exercises with friendly nations to help foster interoperability and joint deployment concepts to counter threats to regional and global peace.
