PESHAWAR: Passing out parade of cadets of 150th PMA Long Course, 69th Integrated Course, 24th Lady Cadet Course and 36th Technical Graduate Course was held at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Kakul, on Saturday.
A statement issued here by Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of the army, said that cadets from several friendly countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Palestine, Sudan and Yemen, also graduated from PMA.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCsSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M) graced the occasion as the chief guest and the reviewing dignitary of the parade.
CJCsSC reviewed the parade and gave awards to distinguished cadets.
The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded to Battalion Senior Under Officer Abdullah Afzal of 150th PMA Long Course.
The President’s Gold Medal was awarded to Battalion Senior Under Officer Babarullah Aman of 150th PMA Long Course. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal was given to Friendly Country Senior Under Officer Kshitij Gurung of 150th PMA Long Course from Nepal.
Chief of Army Staff Cane was awarded to Course Junior Under Officer Mohammad Umar Sheraz of 36th Technical Graduate Course.
Commandant’s Canes were awarded to Course Junior Under Officer Mohammad Suleman of 69th Integrated Course and Course Under Officer Pakeeza Yaqoob of 24th Lady Cadet Course.
Published in Dawn, October 20th, 2024
