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Islamabad, A prestigious Passing Out parade featuring cadets of the 149th PMA Long Course, 14th Mujahid Course, 68th Integrated Course, and 23rd Lady Cadet Course took place today at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the event saw the graduation of 49 cadets from friendly countries, showcasing the international scope of the academy’s training program. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, attended as the Chief Guest, with General Metin Gürak, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, serving as the Guest of Honour.
General Mirza commended the PMA for its enduring role in nurturing leadership and excellence within the ranks of the Pakistan Army. He highlighted the parade as a demonstration of the military discipline and values that the academy instills in its cadets.
The ceremony was marked by the presentation of several prestigious awards. The Sword of Honour was bestowed upon Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Nauman Abdullah, while the President’s Gold Medal was awarded to Company Senior Under Officer Muhammad Abdullah Javed of the 149th PMA Long Course. From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Friendly Country Senior Under Officer Fahad Bin Aqil Al Towarqi Al Fallaj received the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal.
Additional honors included the COAS Cane, which was awarded to Course Under Officer Ilyas Khan of the 14th Mujahid Course, and the Commandant’s Canes, which went to Course Junior Under Officer Danish Sattar of the 68th Integrated Course and Course Under Officer Sher Bano of the 23rd Lady Cadet Course.