In Rawalpindi on April 20, 2024, the Passing Out parade for cadets of the 149th PMA Long Course, 14th Mujahid Course, 68th Integrated Course, and 23rd Lady Cadet Course took place at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul. Additionally, 49 cadets from friendly countries graduated alongside them.
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, presided over the event as the Chief Guest, with General Metin Gürak, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, serving as the Guest of Honour.
The CJCSC reviewed and addressed the parade, presenting awards to distinguished cadets alongside the Turkish Chief of General Staff.
Notable accolades included the Sword of Honour awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Nauman Abdullah and the President’s Gold medal presented to Company Senior Under Officer Muhammad Abdullah Javed of the 149th PMA Long Course. The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal went to Friendly Country Senior Under Officer Fahad Bin Aqil Al Towarqi Al Fallaj from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the COAS Cane was bestowed upon Course Under Officer Ilyas Khan of the 14th Mujahid Course, while the Commandant’s Canes were awarded to Course Junior Under Officer Danish Sattar of the 68th Integrated Course and Course Under Officer Sher Bano of the 23rd Lady Cadet Course.
Expressing his congratulations to the graduating cadets and their families, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza remarked, “Since its inception, PMA has remained the cradle of leadership and center of excellence for cadets joining the premier institution of Army. Over the years, PMA has also trained scores of foreign cadets whose brilliant performance in their respective Armies stands testament to the professional ethos of PMA. Today’s parade serves as an illustrious example of military discipline at its finest and reflects the sterling ethos of the Academy and Pakistan Army alike.”
Prior to the event, the CJCSC was received by the Commandant of PMA.
