Rawalpindi, October 17,2026: The passing-out parade of cadets from the 154th PMA Long Course, 39th Technical Graduate Course, 73rd Integrated Course and 28th Lady Cadet Course was held at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Kakul, on Saturday.
Cadets from several friendly countries, including Bangladesh, Iraq, the Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Yemen, also graduated from the academy.
General Syed Aamer Raza, NI (M), S Bt, Commander National Strategic Command, attended the ceremony as the chief guest and reviewing officer. He reviewed the parade and conferred awards on distinguished cadets.
The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Junaid Jabbar of the 154th PMA Long Course, while Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Hassan Abbas of the same course received the President’s Gold Medal.
The Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal was awarded to Friendly Country Company Senior Under Officer Riyad Mahmood Khan of Bangladesh, also from the 154th PMA Long Course.
Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah of the 154th PMA Long Course received the Marksman Medal, while Course Under Officer Ali Ahmed Mustafa of the 39th Technical Graduate Course was awarded the Chief of Army Staff Cane.
The Commandant’s Canes were awarded 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.
