RAWALPINDI – Passing Out parade of cadets of 149th PMA Long Course, 14th Mujahid Course, 68th Integrated Course and 23rd Lady Cadet Course was held at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday.
Among the cadets who passed out were 49 cadets from friendly countries.
The Chief Guest of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee was General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), while the Guest of Honor was General Metin Gürak, Chief of the Turkish General Staff.
CJCSC discussed and evaluated the procession. The Turkish Chief of General Staff and the CJCSC presented awards to the deserving cadets.
Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Nauman Abdullah received the coveted Sword of Honour, and Company Senior Under Officer Muhammad Abdullah Javed of the 149th PMA Long Course received the President’s Gold Medal. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Friendly Country Senior Under Officer Fahad Bin Aqil Al Towarqi Al Fallaj received the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal.
Course Under Officer Ilyas Khan of the 14th Mujahid Course received the COAS Cane. Course Junior Under Officer Danish Sattar of the 68th Integrated Course and Course Under Officer Sher Bano of the 23rd Lady Cadet Course received the Commandant’s Canes.
The JCSC Chairman congratulated the graduating cadets and their pleased parents on a job well done on their training at PMA.
“Since its inception, PMA has remained the cradle of leadership and center of excellence for cadets joining the premier institution of Army,” General Sahir Shamshad Mirza stated on the occasion. Numerous international cadets that PMA has trained over the years have demonstrated the professional spirit of PMA with their outstanding performances in their various Armies.
The parade serves as an illustrious example of military discipline at its finest and reflects the sterling ethos of the Academy and Pakistan Army alike.”
Earlier on arrival, CJCSC was received by Commandant PMA.
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