KAKUL: A passing-out parade for cadets of the 154th PMA Long Course, the 39th Technical Graduate Course, the 73rd Integrated Course and the 28th Lady Cadet Course was held at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday, 17 October 2026, the military’s media wing said.
Cadets from several friendly countries, including Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Yemen, also graduated from the academy alongside their Pakistani course-mates, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
General Syed Aamer Raza, Commander National Strategic Command, attended the ceremony as chief guest and reviewing officer. He inspected the parade and presented awards to cadets who had distinguished themselves during their training.
The 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 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.
Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah received the Marksman Medal, and the Chief of Army Staff Cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Ali Ahmed Mustafa of the 39th Technical Graduate Course. 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.
Addressing the ceremony, General Raza said Pakistan would not compromise on its national security and would not tolerate cross-border aggression, adding that the armed forces remained prepared to defend the country. He urged the newly commissioned officers to face the challenges of professional life with courage and said honesty and bravery were essential qualities of military leadership. He also praised the participation of women cadets in the armed forces.
During the ceremony, the passing-out cadets took an oath to uphold the Constitution and to serve the country selflessly, reaffirming that they would stay away from political activity and would carry out their duties with loyalty and courage.
The Pakistan Military Academy, established in 1947 at Kakul near Abbottabad, is the country’s premier institution for training and commissioning officers of the Pakistan Army, and it regularly trains cadets from friendly countries as part of Pakistan’s military cooperation with partner states.
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