The Passing Out Parade of several courses, including the 153rd PMA Long Course, 38th Technical Graduate Course, 72nd Integrated Course, 15th Mujahid Course, and 27th Lady Cadet Course, was held at Pakistan Military Academy Kakul.
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Cadets from a number of friendly countries, including Iraq, Maldives, Mali, Nepal, Palestine, Qatar, and Sri Lanka, also graduated, reflecting the academy’s role in training international military personnel.
Chief of Air Staff Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu attended the ceremony as chief guest and reviewing officer. He inspected the parade and awarded honours to outstanding cadets.
The prestigious Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Bilal Nasim of the 153rd PMA Long Course, while the President’s Gold Medal was conferred upon Battalion Senior Under Officer Muhammad Saad Musa of the same course.
The Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal was awarded to Senior Under Officer Pobin Kunwar from Nepal, recognising excellence among international cadets. Gentleman Cadet Masood Ur Rehman received the Marksman Medal for outstanding shooting performance.
In the 38th Technical Graduate Course, the Chief of Army Staff Cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Haider Bin Abid. Sergeant Pir Muhammad Abdullah Shah received the same honour for the 15th Mujahid Course.
Additionally, Commandant’s Canes were awarded to Course Under Officer Ali Bin Waqar of the 72nd Integrated Course and Course Under Officer Walia Zeb of the 27th Lady Cadet Course.
The ceremony marked the successful completion of rigorous military training and highlighted the professionalism and discipline of graduating cadets.
