GWADAR: The passing-out parade of the 5th batch of Levies Force recruits was held at Akra here on Thursday.

Pakistan Army trained 292 recruits of Levies Force from three districts of Balochistan in four months.

General Officer Commanding 44 Special Security Division Major General Inayat Hussain was chief guest at the passing-out ceremony. He distributed cash awards, certificates and medals amongst the best recruits.

Local notables and senior civil and military officials along with parents of Levies Force trainees attended the ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion, Maj Gen Hussain praised the performance of recruits. He also acknowledged the sacrifices of the Levies Force for maintaining peace and restoring law and order in the Makran Division.

Levies Force recruits exhibited different drills which they have learned during their training.

Published in Dawn, December 31st, 2021