RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - The Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) hosted a spectacular passing-out parade for cadets who successfully completed their graduation.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a passing-out parade of cadets of 150th long course was held at Kakul. The cadets of 69th Integrated Course, 24th Lady Cadet Course, and 36th Technical Graduate Course passed out.
According to the ISPR, CJCSC Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza attended the ceremony as the chief guest, who inspected the parade and awarded prizes to the cadets.
The cadets from Iraq, Jordon, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Palestine, Sodan, Yemen and other friendly countries were also among graduates, the ISPR reported.
The coveted "Sword of Honour" was awarded to senior under officer Abdullah Afzal, while senior under officer Babar Ullah Aman received the president's gold medal. The overseas gold medal was awarded to a senior under officer Kshtij Gurung from Nepal.
According to the ISPR, Chief of Army Staff Cane was awarded to junior under officer Muhammad Umar Shehbaz from 36th Technical Graduate Course. The junior under officer Muhammad Suleiman from 69th Integrated Course and Pakeeza Yaqoob from 24th Lady Cadet course received commandant canes.
The parade showcased the cadets' drilling skills, and the ceremony was attended by national and foreign dignitaries and families of cadets.