Cadets from Eight Countries Graduate at Pakistan Military Academy’s 154th Long Course Parade
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), cadets from Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Yemen were among those who completed their training at the academy.
The passing-out parade of the 154th PMA Long Course, 39th Technical Graduate Course, 73rd Integrated Course and 28th Lady Cadet Course was held at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday, with cadets from eight friendly countries graduating alongside Pakistani cadets.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), cadets from Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Yemen were among those who completed their training at the academy.
General Syed Aamer Raza, Commander National Strategic Command, attended the ceremony as chief guest and reviewing officer. He reviewed the parade and presented awards to cadets who demonstrated outstanding performance during their training.
The prestigious 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 presented 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, also of the 154th PMA Long Course.
Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah of the 154th PMA Long Course received the Marksman Medal, while Course Under Officer Ali Ahmed Mustafa of the 39th Technical Graduate Course was awarded the Chief of Army Staff Cane.
Commandant’s Canes were presented to Course Under Officer Muhammad Hamza Fayyaz of the 73rd Integrated Course and Course Junior Under Officer Maryam Tariq of the 28th Lady Cadet Course.
The graduation of cadets from eight friendly nations highlights Pakistan Military Academy’s role in providing professional military training to personnel from partner countries, alongside its responsibility for training future officers of the Pakistan Army.
