Cadets of Pakistan Military Academy’s 154th Long Course Graduate in Kakul Ceremony

Kakul – The Pakistan Military Academy hosted a grand passing‑out parade for the 154th PMA Long Course, alongside the 39th Technical Graduate Course, the 73rd Integrated Course and the 28th Lady Cadet Course. The ceremony also marked the graduation of cadets from friendly nations, including Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Yemen.

General Syed Aamer Raza, NI (M), S Bt, Commander of the National Strategic Command, attended the event as chief guest and reviewing officer. He inspected the parade and presented awards to outstanding cadets.

Among the honors, the coveted Sword of Honour was bestowed on Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Junaid Jabbar of the 154th PMA Long Course. Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Hassan Abbas, also from the 154th Long Course, received the President’s Gold Medal. The Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal went to Friendly Country Company Senior Under Officer Riyad Mahmood Khan of Bangladesh, a member of the same course.

The Marksman Medal was awarded to Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah of the 154th Long Course. Course Under Officer Ali Ahmed Mustafa of the 39th Technical Graduate Course earned the Chief of Army Staff Cane, while 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.