RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul held the passing-out parade of multiple courses on Saturday, with cadets from several friendly countries, including Palestine, Iraq, Qatar, Maldives, Mali, Nepal, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, among those graduating, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The ceremony marked the completion of training for the 153rd PMA Long Course, 38th Technical Graduate Course, 72nd Integrated Course, 15th Mujahid Course, and 27th Lady Cadet Course.
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu attended the event as chief guest and reviewing officer. He inspected the parade and distributed awards among 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 went to Battalion Senior Under Officer Muhammad Saad Musa from the same course. The Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal was awarded to Nepalese cadet Senior Under Officer Pobin Kunwar.
Other distinctions included the Marksman Medal, awarded to Cadet Masood Ur Rehman, and the Chief of Army Staff Cane, presented to Course Under Officer Haider Bin Abid of the 38th Technical Graduate Course.
In the 15th Mujahid Course, Sergeant Pir Muhammad Abdullah Shah received the Chief of Army Staff Cane. The 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 ISPR said the event highlighted the professional training standards of the academy and the participation of cadets from allied nations.