138th Long Course passing out parade at PMA Kakul

KAKUL (92 News) – The passing out parade was held at PMA Kakul on Saturday. Cadets of 138th PMA Long Course, 57th Integrated Course, 30th Technical Graduate Course and Grade 37 got commissioned as officers. Cadets from Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Palestine and Libya were also among the passed out cadets. Chairman JCS Committee General Zubair Mehmood Hayat reviewed the parade and gave awards to the distinguished cadets. Coveted sword of honour awarded to Battalion Senior Under Officer Ghulam Nabi, President's Gold medal to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Bilal, Chairman’s medal to Battalion Senior Under Officer Bishesh Thangden from Nepal and Chief of Army Staff cane was awarded to Company Under Officer Mohsin Waseem from Technical Graduate Course. Company Junior Under Officer Hamza Nawaz from Grade 37 also got COAS Medal. Commandant Cane was awarded to Company Under Officer Ali Zaheer Qureshi from Integrated Course. The chief guest, while congratulating the passing out cadets, said: “You will be fortunate to command the soldiers who are known for their unflinching loyalty and sense of sacrifice. Our soldiers are known for delivering best results in the most challenging environment.” A large number of senior serving and retired military officials, diplomats and relatives of passing out cadets witnessed the parade.